General Maintenance Repair Technician - Posted May 1, 2026

The primary responsibilities of the General Maintenance Repair Technician include installing, maintaining, upgrading and fabricating machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other requirements per project and equipment needs throughout university facilities.Key Responsibilities:General Labor AssistancePipefittingCommercial carpentryPrecision, arc & wire feed welding and oxyacetylene torch cuttingOperation of all heavy & light duty equipmentAssist with snow removalJob Duties:Managing EquipmentAssisting Other StaffWork OrdersSafetySecurityOther Miscellaneous tasksQualifications:Knowledge of wide array of toolsKnowledge of heavy equipment capabilitiesAbility to read blueprints and technical directionsAbility to read, write and follow oral and written directionsAbility to reach, stoop, bend and lift heavy equipmentMaintain & use all equipment safelyDependable and able to work well with othersWhy Baker?Baker offers a supportive, student-centered environment with excellent benefits-including tuition waivers for employees and their families, comprehensive insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions.To Apply:Submit an online application with a cover letter, resume, and three references at www.bakeru.edu/jobs or email employment@bakerU.edu.About Baker UniversityFounded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University is a private institution that educates both traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous coursework. Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, and Super Bowl champions proudly claim Baker as their alma mater. Baker boasts the highest return on investment among private universities in Kansas, a 99% career and graduate school placement rate, and graduates who earn the highest average salaries among Kansas universities.Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.