Weber State University
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States, 84403
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Requisition Number: S02209P
Position Category: Staff
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Pay Grade: N23
Salary: The annual salary for this position starts at $33,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary NOTE: Position can be filled at any level of the approved career ladder based on candidate qualifications. This role performs preventive maintenance on campus mechanical, electrical, and structural systems in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and campus best practices.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma.
Enrollment in the State Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC Apprenticeship program, or enrollment within 6 months of hire.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Application Process To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin November 9, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Physical Activity
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized.
Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing for sustained periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.
Operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines (i.e., lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. Also required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Conditions of Work Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Equal Opportunity Statement Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3‑32).
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Requisition Number: S02209P
Position Category: Staff
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Pay Grade: N23
Salary: The annual salary for this position starts at $33,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary NOTE: Position can be filled at any level of the approved career ladder based on candidate qualifications. This role performs preventive maintenance on campus mechanical, electrical, and structural systems in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and campus best practices.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma.
Enrollment in the State Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC Apprenticeship program, or enrollment within 6 months of hire.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Application Process To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin November 9, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Physical Activity
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized.
Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing for sustained periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.
Operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines (i.e., lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. Also required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Conditions of Work Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Equal Opportunity Statement Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3‑32).
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