Campus Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or plastering. Assists maintenance engineers and other workers with their tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager and works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Responsibilities Under direct 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. 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 and qualified to operate Augusta University vehicles. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to safely and effectively use power tools. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and system schematics. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Must be familiar with a digital Work Order system with date input to track labor and material. Knowledge and experience with mechanical equipment, HVAC equipment and refrigeration systems. Shift, Salary & Benefits Shift: Days: Monday - Friday Pay Band: 6 Salary Minimum: $18.85/hour Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 11/6/25 - Until Filled 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. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Applicants may be required to complete a credit check for positions of trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving Augusta University vehicles. 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 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. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr