Maintenance Technician I

Overview

Maintain and repair equipment, machinery, appliances, utilities, buildings, facilities, fixtures, and systems, at the Bastian Agricultural Center, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. The scope of duties may be highly diversified depending upon the needs of the department in which the incumbent works.

Responsibilities

• Assists with corrective and preventive building maintenance
• Conducts field checks of buildings to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance modifications.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• May make repairs and monitor safety equipment. May perform periodic checks of fire & smoke alarms.
• Maintains adequate inventory of custodial equipment, chemicals, paper products, and supplies.
• Inspects and performs routine preventive maintenance on all custodial equipment
• Complies with department, State, and Federal safety and compliance regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Aptitude plus experience is required. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions, chemicals, and solvents.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, etc.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools common to trade.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills
• Familiarity with large animals (horses, cattle, etc.)
• Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, and other technical skills.
• Ability to withstand odors, dander, etc. presented by exposure to large animals (horses, cattle, etc.)

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

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