The posting
Job Description
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Maintenance and Repair Worker in the Housing Maintenance department. The primary function of this position is to manage general repairs and other maintenance needs for Housing & Residence Life buildings, equipment, and other property.
Duties and Responsibilities of Position
50% - Maintenance Duties and Support
- Perform maintenance tasks such as operating power tools, electrical instruments, repairs and replaces switches, receptacles, ballasts, photocells, light bulbs, tubes, exit lights, and basic plumbing parts and fixtures
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems or report problems to appropriate personnel
- Install, uninstall, and provide upkeep to signs, equipment and other fixtures
- Handle pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment to sanitize equipment and facilities
- Replace non-functional light bulbs and provide maintenance to electrical controls and switches
- Set-up, break-down, and sanitize facilities, furniture, and equipment for campus events
- Carry out safety inspections on emergency equipment
- Assist with preparing the campus for hazardous weather conditions
- Work overtime when needed and be available for after-hours emergency call-ins, subject to approved leave and reasonable accommodation
40% - Custodian Duties and Support
- Assist in stocking buildings with supplies for housekeepers
- Assist with moving furniture and setting up rooms to appropriate layouts and specifications
- Support Housing & Residence Life custodial staff with the maintenance of outside areas, including sidewalks, stairs, and ramps
- Participate in the cleaning of on campus housing facilities upon request, including during summer camps and conference transitions
- Assist in tracking custodial supplies and inventory. Report to supervisor when items need to be re-ordered.
- Clean carpets and maintain other flooring surfaces
- Monitor trash dumpsters and assist with clean-up
- Assist with snow/ice removal as determined by supervisor
10% - Other Duties as Assigned
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Education and Experience -
Required Education and Experience at Hire-
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of related maintenance and repair experience
- Prior experience operating equipment
Valid Driver's License is required.
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.
Job Type: University Support Staff
Appointment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Full Time – Monday thru Friday, 8 to 4:30 pm
Salary Range: grade 5, $16.75 hour
Application Documents Required*:
- Resume
- Three (3) professional refrences
Open Until Filled with a first review date of October 20, 2026
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Search Committee Chair: Juliana Shortt, [email protected]
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
About Pittsburg State University
Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities.
Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team.
Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.
The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses. Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities.
Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities, including discounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus.
Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building, scheduled to open in July 2026, will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events.
The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.
