Senior Maintenance Technician

Cox Enterprises

Senior Maintenance Technician at Cox Enterprises responsible for building repair and maintenance. Overseeing vendor work and ensuring compliance with regulations in Topeka and Manhattan, Kansas.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeTopeka • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for performing various skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the repair and maintenance of buildings, furnishings, equipment and grounds
Demonstrates cursory knowledge and general understanding of one or more key building systems (HVAC, back-up power, general construction, plumbing, electrical and/or fire protection systems)
Requires a diverse mix of both hard and soft skills, including manual labor skills (light carpentry and basic repair skills), effective communication skills, and proficiency with smart device and computer applications
Must assist 24/7 in emergencies and may require after-hours or weekend work
Responsibilities include overseeing vendor work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting leadership in complex projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field (facilities, maintenance, construction or related fields)
A different combination may qualify, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience; OR 7 years’ experience in a related field
Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required
Ability to oversee multiple properties
Strong knowledge of building system terms and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Excellent organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, math, written, verbal, and collaborative skills
Preferred Technical certification in building systems (generators, UPS, HVAC, fire detection)
Certification in operating lifting equipment
Experience with commercial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, VFD drives, and pumps
Experience with automated Building Management Systems, including HVAC and lighting controls.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVACplumbingelectrical systemsfire protection systemslight carpentrybasic repair skillscommercial chillerscooling towersboilersautomated Building Management Systems

Soft Skills

effective communicationorganizational skillsprioritizationmulti-taskingmath skillswritten skillsverbal skillscollaborative skills

Certifications

High School Diploma/GEDTechnical certification in building systemsvalid driver’s license