Incumbents in the Maintenance Technician I position maintain and repair building finishes, fixtures, mechanical systems, utilities, and equipment. The scope of duties may be highly diversified depending upon the needs of the Taggart Student Center.

• Opens the building, turning on lights and checking building systems.
• Assists with corrective and preventive building maintenance including basic carpentry/finish work, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, mechanical and other equipment.
• Assists with the corrective and preventative maintenance of equipment used by the Custodial Team.
• Maintains adequate inventory of maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Conducts field checks of building to analyze and identify corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Performs snow removal as assigned.
• May repair safety equipment such as the fire “Exit” signs and emergency doors.
• Complies with department, University, State, and Federal safety and compliance regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification: 

• 3-6 months experience with building and equipment maintenance is required.
• Available to work Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm. May include occasional work outside these days/hours.
• Willingness to learn and maintain a positive attitude. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
2. Customer service skills.
3. Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
4. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools common to trade.
5. Knowledge of carpentry/finish work, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC and other technical skills.
6. Basic computer skills.
7. Ability to read and understand equipment manuals to perform required maintenance.
8. Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions.
9. Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, etc.
10. Knowledge of cleaning solutions, chemicals, and solvents.
11. Knowledge of safe work practices.

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.**

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects.  Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Taggart Student Center Operations Department Core Values, Vision, and Mission Statement:

As a member of the Taggart Student Center Operations team, all employees are expected to understand and espouse the following:
1. Core Values: Expertise, Pride, Respect, Responsibility, and Engagement
2. Vision Statement: To be the foremost building on campus, recognized by the University, the community, and our peers.
3. Mission Statement: The mission of the Taggart Student Center is to provide quality facilities and services, exceeding expectations in every way. Leveraging our core values, we will deliver a setting that honors the mission of Utah State University.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. 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. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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