"Maintenance Technician"

Job Details

Maintenance Technician

Job ID: 288953

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Mechanical Maintenance

Job Summary

Perform routine and semi-skilled work while assisting skilled workers in performance of maintenance and repairs. Conduct routine and preventive maintenance and repairs for designated building, facilities and equipment, ensuring technical operations are in proper running order.

Responsibilities

• Perform wide variety of miscellaneous mechanical, air conditioning and heating, and building trades' tasks in maintenance of buildings and equipment and in simple construction and fabrication tasks
• Inspect buildings and make repairs as necessary
• Report major maintenance needs to appropriate supervisor
• Respond to emergency calls in assigned areas to repair or determine other actions necessary to resume normal operations
• Replace pumps and filters
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues
• Tighten or change belts
• Replace ballast and lamps in lighting fixtures
• Replace bearings and motors
• Maintain or report supplies and equipment necessary to carry out assignments
• Submit daily report of materials used and time spent on projects
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment and work areas
• Perform preventive maintenance on air compressors
• Perform fire alarm testing and report issues
• Respond to elevator calls
• Monitor campus building automation systems

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$17.13 - $20.96 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 understand blueprints and work order instructions
• Ability to work with power tools and various hand tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Basic working knowledge of various repair and maintenance tasks, to include those in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Detail-oriented

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as August 14, 2025.