Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Idaho
Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs in Idaho concentrate in manufacturing, healthcare, education, and commercial real estate, with steady demand across entry-level and experienced roles alike. The busiest hiring markets are Boise, Nampa, and Idaho Falls, where employers like Micron Technology, St. Luke's Health System, and the University of Idaho maintain large facilities requiring ongoing technical support. HVAC maintenance, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programming are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
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University of Idaho
Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
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Facilities Maintenance Manager
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Vasa Fitness
Facilities Maintenance Tech
Boise, Idaho
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Happy Day Restaurants
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Lewiston, Idaho
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Facilities Maintenance Manager
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Lewiston, Idaho
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Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
University of Idaho·Moscow, Idaho
Job functions:
Master's degree in public administration
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
Posting Number: SP005357P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: DFA Operations Officer
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users.
This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:
- Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the universitys facilities, building systems, and physical environment
- Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
- Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
- Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
- Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
- Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
- Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
- Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
- Advance the universitys education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
- Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
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Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
- Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
- Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
- Strategic planning, design, and deployment
- Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
- Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
- Process improvement
- Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
- Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management
Required Other:
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures
Additional Preferred:
Advanced Degrees and Certifications:
- Masters Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
- Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential
Experience
- Experience with P3s
- Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
- Experience in district and building level utility systems
- Higher education work experience
- Experience applying project management principles to cross-functional projects or change initiatives
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
- Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
- Commitment to community engagement as a representative of the university and facilities team
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to work outdoors and indoors in inclement weather and conditions
- Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $140,000 or higher, 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: No
Posting Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52041
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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University of Idaho
Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
Moscow, Idaho
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Master's degree in public administration
Job Description
Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance
Posting Number: SP005357P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: DFA Operations Officer
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users.
This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:
- Oversee the effective, accessible, and sustainable operations and maintenance of the universitys facilities, building systems, and physical environment
- Oversee, direct, and perform capital planning and engineering review for the utility P3
- Serve as the university liaison and primary business partner to the utility P3 system Operator
- Oversee the design, implementation, improvement, and operations of an effective maintenance work order system
- Oversee the design, implementation, and improvement of the facilities preventative maintenance program
- Direct the effective use of technology in maintenance and operations processes
- Provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities and utility capital planning
- Participate in university capital planning for deferred maintenance, alterations, and repairs
- Advance the universitys education and research missions by creating a welcoming, safe and comfortable physical environment
- Ensure timely, effective, efficient, and professional customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
-
Eight years of leadership experience in facilities management, operations and maintenance, engineering, utilities, or public administration including:
- Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects, programs, and initiatives
- Leadership of maintenance, capital planning, business, and financial operations
- Strategic planning, design, and deployment
- Resolving conflict and addressing competing interests
- Building accountability, respect, and performance within a team
- Process improvement
- Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
- Collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and generating strategies for leadership
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, construction management, architecture, organizational management, public administration, business administration or project management
Required Other:
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours and respond to emergencies and university closures
Additional Preferred:
Advanced Degrees and Certifications:
- Masters Degree in engineering, organizational management, construction management, architecture, public administration, business administration, project management, or other field related to facilities management, operations and maintenance, or utilities
- Current Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential
Experience
- Experience with P3s
- Experience in LEED and International Energy Code
- Experience in district and building level utility systems
- Higher education work experience
- Experience applying project management principles to cross-functional projects or change initiatives
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Proactive, strategic approach to work with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Expertise in prioritizing workflow and managing resources
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and high standards for deliverables and outcomes
- Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
- Commitment to community engagement as a representative of the university and facilities team
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to work outdoors and indoors in inclement weather and conditions
- Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $140,000 or higher, 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: No
Posting Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 28th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52041
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
What Idaho Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities maintenance technician jobs across Idaho.
- High school diploma or GED with hands-on facilities or mechanical maintenance experience required
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for commercial buildings
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals for repair and installation tasks
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems for work order tracking
- Valid Idaho driver's license required for multi-site facilities or campus environments
- EPA 608 certification preferred for roles involving refrigerant handling and HVAC systems
Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities maintenance technician in Idaho?
Most facilities maintenance technician roles in Idaho are accessible with a high school diploma or GED combined with vocational training or hands-on mechanical experience. Idaho does not require a statewide license for general facilities maintenance, but electricians and HVAC technicians must hold the appropriate Idaho contractor or journeyman license issued through the Idaho Division of Building Safety. Completing a trade program at a community college like College of Western Idaho or Idaho State University strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire facilities maintenance technicians in Idaho?
Employers hiring facilities maintenance technicians in Idaho right now include Happy Day Restaurants, Walmart, and Vasa Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Idaho's semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, and university sectors generate consistent demand for technicians who can manage complex, large-footprint facilities year-round.
Which Idaho cities have the most facilities maintenance technician jobs?
Boise, Lewiston, and Idaho account for the largest share of facilities maintenance technician openings in Idaho. Boise drives the most activity due to its concentration of corporate campuses, hospital systems, and commercial real estate, while Nampa's manufacturing base and Idaho Falls' industrial and energy sectors sustain strong hiring in those markets as well.
Are there remote facilities maintenance technician jobs in Idaho?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities maintenance technician work is inherently hands-on and tied to a physical site, so most roles require full on-site presence. About 0% of facilities maintenance technician openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to involve coordination, scheduling, or vendor management functions rather than direct repair and maintenance work.
How can I get hired as a facilities maintenance technician in Idaho with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a facilities maintenance helper or building porter role at a large Idaho employer, then cross-training into technical work. Hospital systems like St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise regularly hire entry-level maintenance assistants and provide on-the-job training. Completing a building trades or HVAC certificate at College of Western Idaho gives candidates a concrete edge, as does earning an EPA 608 certification before applying.
Where can I find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Idaho?
You can find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Idaho on Migrate Mate, which lists current Idaho openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer without any additional steps in between.
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