Job Details

Maintenance Specialist

Position Number: 9745328
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

This full-time benefited position, is primarily responsible for all aspects of maintenance for the parking lots and garages of the University of Utah. This includes pavement, concrete, markings, signage, electrical, carpentry, lighting, drainage, snow removal, cleaning, and more. Our team prides itself at sustaining infrastructure for all commuters on campus. We also play an important role for the various events that happen on campus; from small concerts to the Olympics. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, integrity, and take personal pride in the quality of their work.

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Responsibilities
1. Setting up equipment for Special Events, work in a position needed for the operation of an individual event, inventory signs and equipment, prepare and plan out the next day's events and set a course of action.
2. Performs electrical work to repair or replace electrical motors, electrical equipment, control devices, etc. Repairs lighting in parking structures. (limited)
3. Performs carpentry work in constructing repairing or installing counter tops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building frames and trim.
4. Performs painting work by preparing the walls, doors, and exposed surfaces for painting and by painting those areas using any combination of brushes, rollers or spray guns.
5. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment.
6. Installs regulatory signs, directional signs, and parking signs. Coordinates with plant operations and/or Blue Stakes to ensure safe installation of signs to avoid any underground utilities.
Last Revised: May 2024
7. Coordinates and performs routine maintenance repairs in parking structures, parking surfaces and surrounding areas. Responsible for the upkeep of existing signage.
Replace signage as needed, removes graffiti, stickers, or other obstructions from signs.
8. Assist with other daily functions such as meters, visitor parking equipment, and bicycle repairs.
9. Motor assistance when needed.
10. All other duties as assigned.
11. Position is required to effectively use supplies provided to reduce budgetary cost. Responsible for reporting and requesting equipment needed to ensure the daily operations. 12. Responsible for attempting to keep repair costs down by performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
13. Maintaining exterior signage throughout campus.
14. Operating and maintaining a state-owned vehicle.
15. Maintaining an inventory of tools and materials.
16. Communicating needs and suggestions to management.
17. Assisting with miscellaneous projects for campus entities.
18. Complying with all University policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

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Requisition Number: PRN45837B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday Friday 0600-1430. Occasional overtime required.ORMonday Friday 0800-1630. Occasional overtime required.
Department: 00450 - Commuter Services - Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.50/h
Close Date: 08/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

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