Maintenance Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

INTRODUCTION

The University Guest House & Conference Center is seeking a Facilities/Maintenance Technician II to join our Facilities team. As the hotel and conference center on the University of Utah campus, we are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences through safe, reliable, and well-maintained facilities.

This intermediate-level maintenance position performs routine and moderately complex repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of building systems, guest rooms, public spaces, conference facilities, and related equipment throughout spaces managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician II performs basic maintenance and repairs in multiple trade areas, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance, with guidance provided for more complex or specialized work.

The successful candidate must be able to prioritize changing operational needs in a hospitality environment, respond promptly to guest-impacting maintenance issues, and consistently provide quality workmanship and customer service. This position is expected to complete routine maintenance and common repairs independently while working with more experienced technicians, supervisors, vendors, or contractors when addressing complex repairs or specialized building systems.

The position regularly collaborates with other maintenance team members and department staff to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and guest-ready. Candidates should be able to work effectively as part of a team while also managing assigned tasks with limited supervision.

In addition to working in a unique hospitality environment, employees enjoy the benefits of University of Utah employment, including generous retirement contributions, affordable health insurance options, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accruals, tuition reduction opportunities for employees and eligible family members, paid parental leave, and a free UTA transit pass. For more information about University benefits, please visit the University’s benefits website.

Flexibility is essential. Work schedules may vary based on hotel occupancy, conference activity, special events, and departmental needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

LOCATION

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting in guest rooms, conference facilities, public spaces, and other areas managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs involving HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, doors, locks, lighting, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and other building systems.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance on guest rooms, building systems, equipment, and facilities according to established schedules and procedures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational issues while working to minimize disruptions to guests, events, and daily operations.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs, correct routine issues, and report conditions requiring more complex or specialized repairs.
• Complete routine maintenance and common repairs independently, seeking guidance from a supervisor or more experienced technician when work requires advanced troubleshooting or specialized technical knowledge.
• Follow all departmental safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Complete assigned safety inspections and promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns requiring corrective action.
• Assist vendors, contractors, and other technicians with access, information, materials, and maintenance activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records of completed repairs, materials used, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, and assigned projects.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks efficiently while providing excellent customer service and communicating professionally with guests, team members, and other department staff.
• Maintain maintenance shops, storage areas, tools, equipment, and shared workspaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Transport supplies, materials, and equipment as needed and safely operate department vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Assist with room preparation, facility projects, general upkeep, and other maintenance activities as operational needs require.
• Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Facilities / Maintenance Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

PREFERENCES

• One or more years of experience in hotel, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, higher education, or institutional facilities maintenance.
• Experience performing basic maintenance and repairs involving HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, or general building systems.
• Experience maintaining hotel guest rooms, public spaces, conference facilities, or similar occupied facilities.
• Technical training, certification, or coursework in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building maintenance, or a related trade.
• Basic ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment instructions, and technical manuals.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance and documenting completed work.
• Demonstrated ability to complete routine assignments independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to recognize maintenance issues that require advanced troubleshooting or specialized repair and seek appropriate guidance.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver’s license with a good driving record, or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
• Strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

TYPE

Benefited Staff

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.