Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Maintenance Worker

Job ID: 298101
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong Facility Operations

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

• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in the performance of work
• Maintain, repair, and clean tools, equipment, and work areas
• Report major maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor
• Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous mechanical, air conditioning and heating, and building trades' tasks in the maintenance of buildings and equipment and in simple construction and fabrication tasks
• Maintain or report supplies and equipment necessary to carry out assignments
• Respond to emergency calls in assigned areas to repair or determine other actions necessary to resume normal operations
• Replace pumps, filters, bearings, and motors
• Troubleshoot air conditioning problems
• Tighten or change belts
• Submit a daily report of materials used and time spent on projects

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience (or one or more years of formal post-secondary technical education/training)
• Advanced training through continuing education or trade certifications
• Demonstrated experience in machinery repair, electrical, or other mechanical systems
• Knowledge of OSHA standards
• CPR/AED Instructor Certified

Proposed Salary

$16.15 - $19.78 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.