Job ID: 304715
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Mechanical Maintenance
Job Summary
Provide technical supervision of crew leader and air conditioning mechanics in installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems, units, and related equipment to ensure compliance, efficiency and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain more than 1,800 mechanical systems through efficient and effective management of resources assigned to HVAC shop
- Respond to emergency calls related to air conditioning, heating, hot water equipment, and ventilation systems as needed; maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas
- Ensure compliance with record keeping, code, safety, and environmental standards
- Stay updated on all relevant codes
- Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to personnel assigned to HVAC shop; complete annual performance evaluations; impose disciplinary actions
- Recommend promotions and salary adjustments
- Assess manpower needs and capabilities; screen, interview, select, and hire; participate in hiring orientation and training
- Assign schedules and designate areas of responsibility to achieve maximum efficiency
- Formulate and establish preventive maintenance schedules for all heating and air condition systems, units, and related equipment
- Assist in troubleshooting complex mechanical problems
- Test chlorine and repair systems/pumps in University Housing pools
- Review personnel productivity and workmanship regularly
- Work with Auxiliary Director and Housing's Facility Director in determining equipment needed; design review; etc.
- Maintain inventory as to eliminate down time production
- Select materials and equipment at a competitive price
- Keep daily log time spent on each job and materials used
- Review accounting records to insure time and materials are charged to correct account
- Verify payroll data and keep track of subordinates' vacation/annual leave
- Develop and /or review training programs to keep employees abreast of latest technical information
- Represent HVAC shop to college community in a manner as to promote good relations
- Promote, oversee, and follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
- Lead safety meetings
- Maintain all shop records
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Other Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of intensive heating, ventilation and cooling (HVACR) formal training; unrestricted license within HVAC trade
Required Experience
- Five (5) or more years of related experience
Proposed Salary
$22.36 - $27.95 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Schedule of Availability
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and standards, and technical literature to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Ability to use small hand and power tools and operate a service vehicle and heavy equipment
- Operate hand, precision, and power tools standard to trade
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
- Knowledgeable about heating and cooling units, refrigerators and freezers
- Knowledgeable about federal regulations regarding conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants
- Basic knowledge of Johnson Controls for Facility Management Systems or like programs
- Broad knowledge of mechanical maintenance field
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
- Basic math and computer skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin as early as October 19, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work generally performed in an office environment.
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
- Travel may be required.
Background Check
- Position of Trust