"General Maintenance 2"

Job Summary

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. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.

Responsibilities

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under limited supervision, performs basic general maintenance & repairs to campus buildings & other facilities throughout the university.
• Performs inspections & routine maintenance, troubleshoot & repair various building environmental systems & associated components including heating, cooling, & ventilation systems. Coordinates with supervisors to schedule repairs & maintenance needs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain building plumbing systems including domestic hot & cold & sanitary sewer systems. Includes but not limited to, replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, replacing piping, clearing drains, & cleaning areas affected by leaks.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain building electrical & lighting systems. Includes, but not limited to, lighting elements, ballasts, devices, fan motors, & circuit breakers. Provides routine & scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, & batteries.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks such as door repair & replacement, window repair & replacement, casework & signage repair & replacement.
• Maintains indoor & outdoor surfaces in regard to painting structures & objects, cleans surfaces, pressure washing, painting, & material repair & replacement.
• Install, repair & replace flooring & carpet.
• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to other lower level general maintenance positions.
• Perform all other duties/tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with three years of experience or Associates from an accredited college or university; Valid driver's license.

Other Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Electrical Contractor (non-restricted) license from the State of Georgia; Six or more years of applicable electrical maintenance and/or construction experience; Technical school diploma from an accredited college or university in the electrical or electronic fields

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical instructions

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days: The regular working hours for this position are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and must work mandatory overtime which can include holidays, weekends, and after regular working hours.

Pay Band: 8

Salary Minimum: $21.83/hour

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

Recruitment Period: 11/7/25 - 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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