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General Maintenance & HVAC technician


Company : Friends University


Location : Wichita, KS


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: University is committed to work-life balance for its employeesby offering up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year,up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5%retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, yourspouse, and your dependents.Friends University is seeking to fill the General Maintenance & HVACTechnician position in Wichita Kansas. This position will be responsiblefor maintaining and repairing various mechanical systems, with a focuson heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems acrosscampus. Including operations of a central heating plant utilizing steamand/or hot water for tempering or heating building, and a centralchilled water plant to provide cooling to campus buildings. Work hoursare typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. May berequired/requested to travel to off-campus sites as needed. On-call dutyon a rotation basis. Working special events (graduation, homecoming,etc.) is required and 2nd shift as requested.Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace ourmission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor Godin their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to theUniversitys RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service andExcellence). The mission of the University is:Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equipsstudents to honor God and serve others by integrating theirintellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.- Two years HVAC experience is required; three years general maintenance experience is desired.- A high school diploma or equivalent and EPA 608 Type Universal Certificate License to handle refrigerants is required.- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.- Must be able to work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme hot and cold working conditions, loud noise environments; lift 100 pounds; walk and/or stand for long periods of time, and climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Working in the boiler room requires being exposed to non-weather wet, humid conditions and extreme heat; working inside freezers requires being exposed to extreme non-weather cold. Position also requires work in high, precarious places, exposure to noxious odors, loud noises, airborne particles, vibration, and electrical shock.- A valid drivers license is required for this position. A motor vehicle report will be run to verify insurability and to become an approved driver by the Universitys insurance carrier.Please visit our employment siteat[friends.edu/employment](Only applications submitted through this Friends Universitywebsite application process will be accepted.Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in highereducation. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepareour students for success in a diverse and interconnected world byproviding transformative learning experiences that embrace differentviewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends Universitycommunity, we encourage candidates who share our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue onthis journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.Equal Opportunity EmployerFriends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteranstatus.