General Technician I

University of Idaho
University of Idaho

Moscow, ID, USA

Posted on Sep 4, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005432P
Position Title General Technician I
Division/College Facilities Management
Department Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
This position will perform general building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis. It will provide general support for a variety of construction, trades, landscaping, exterior service and maintenance areas to repair and maintain university facilities and grounds. Job duties will vary widely depending on the work and projects assigned.

Duties may include:
  • Utilize basic tools and equipment
  • Repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment and facility property
  • Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
  • Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries
  • Manually move and transfer items
  • Participate in snow removal
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Working in a team to accomplish goals
Required Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet university requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
  • Be at least 18 years of age
Additional Preferred
  • Experience:
    • Working in construction or building maintenance
    • Using power tools and equipment
  • Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to building maintenance
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 09/03/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
First review date 9/17/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until
positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this
position in the Employment Experience section of the application.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Academic Careers
    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
    • Facebook
    • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
    • Indeed.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • LinkedIn
    • Newspaper
    • Other Venue
    • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
    • University of Idaho Website
    • University of Idaho Daily Register
    • University of Idaho Employee
    • Word of Mouth
    • Militaryjob.com
    • DSPSjobs.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  2. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • yes
    • no
  3. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Describe how you meet all required qualifications of this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. Describe how you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Describe any work history related to the described duties of this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
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