"General Maintenance 1"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Housing Facilities Operations, this position works independently or with other team members to perform basic general maintenance and repairs to AU Student Housing Facilities. Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or plastering. Assists maintenance engineers and other workers with their tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. May require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs inspections of existing spaces to identify deficiencies related to mechanical systems, electrical and lighting components, windows, doors, locks, surface finishes.
• Initiates Work Orders within the existing Work Management system and updates information as progress is made.
• Performs assigned routine maintenance tasks, troubleshoot and repair various building system components including heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, control systems, plumbing systems, and lighting systems.
• Responds to system failures including electrical outages, plumbing and HVAC system related leaks including clearing clogged piping and drains and assisting with cleanup of affected areas.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building electrical and lighting systems. Includes lighting elements, ballasts, devices, small fan motors and outlets/switches.
• Provides routine and scheduled maintenance including replacing lamps, ballasts, and batteries.
• Performs basic carpentry tasks such as painting, door repair, casework, and signage repair and replacement.
• Maintains indoor surfaces in regards to finishes, patch/paint walls, and flooring.
• Provides support for student housing events throughout the year including student move-in/out and other special events.
• Coordinates work performed by outside vendors and contractors including annual compliance inspections of elevators and other regulated systems.
• Collaborates with housing unit staff including Resident Advisors as needed on access needs and work progress
• Performs all work in timely, safe, and cost-effective manner while protecting building structure and occupants. Comply with appropriate regulatory agencies guidelines and standards.
• Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours response to emergency calls.
• Performs all other related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with one year experience; Valid driver's license.

Other Required Qualifications

Basic level of knowledge in general building maintenance and construction skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Associates degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent, two (2) years of experience in a maintenance organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and understanding of basic building maintenance, operations, and repair including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and general trades. Basic knowledge of current building codes and practices, and OSHA standards of performance.

Basic ability to correctly and safely use common hand and power tools.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: Monday - Friday

Pay Band: B6

Salary Range: $18.85/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 11/11/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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