Facility Maintenance Technician

Facility Maintenance Technician

The Facility Maintenance Technician ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building facilities across a large university campus. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, performing routine and preventive maintenance, and responding to service requests to keep nearly 200 public buildings in optimal condition.

Responsibilities include:

• Using a wide range of hand and power tools to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment, fixtures, and building systems.
• Inspecting and testing equipment to diagnose issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Assembling, installing, and repairing wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, machinery, and related equipment.
• Inspecting drives, motors, belts, and other moving components, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and performing other scheduled maintenance activities.
• Cleaning and lubricating mechanical parts to reduce wear, prevent breakdowns, and extend equipment life.
• Adjusting functional parts of devices, control instruments, and building systems using hand tools.
• Repairing or replacing defective parts and components using appropriate hand tools and power tools.
• Recording the type, scope, and cost of maintenance and repair work in appropriate logs or computer databases.
• Performing mechanical repairs ranging from door knobs and hinges to drywall, plaster, and paint, including repair and replacement of minor and some major HVAC equipment and electrical fixtures.
• Carrying out electrical tasks such as repairing and replacing switches and outlets, changing lights and ballasts, and troubleshooting lighting systems and fixtures.
• Conducting HVAC preventive maintenance, including filter changes and cleaning, and troubleshooting, replacing parts, and repairing HVAC equipment as required.
• Maintaining the safe operation of building facilities, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, and ensuring that all work adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
• Operating and maintaining assigned equipment, conducting surveys and inventories of building systems and assets, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Responding to customer complaints and service requests promptly, diagnosing issues, and repairing equipment and building systems to restore service.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents to accurately troubleshoot systems and perform repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to building maintenance, safety, and environmental standards.
• Performing daily chemical tests on water systems when required, and adjusting chemical mixtures and feed rates to maintain proper water quality.
• Installing wall-mounted furnishings and equipment such as shelving, fixtures, and other building accessories.
• Maintaining and updating related computer databases to document work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and asset information.
• Performing other related maintenance and facility support responsibilities as required to support campus operations.

Essential skills include:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facility maintenance covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry disciplines.
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs including door hardware, hinges, drywall, plaster, and paint, as well as minor and some major HVAC equipment repairs.
• Experience with electrical fixtures including replacement and repair of lighting and ballasts, switches, and outlets.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and like-in-kind repair and replacement of building systems and components.
• HVAC: For Mechanic 2 level, at least 2 years of experience working on HVAC equipment; commercial equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Electrical: For Mechanic 2 level, at least 2 years of experience working on lighting and facility electrical equipment such as outlets, alarms, and signage.
• Plumbing: For Mechanic 2 level, at least 2 years of plumbing experience; commercial systems experience preferred but not required.
• HVAC: For Mechanic 3 level, at least 3 years of experience working on commercial HVAC equipment; residential-only experience does not suffice.
• Electrical: For Mechanic 3 level, at least 3 years of experience working on commercial lighting and facility electrical equipment including outlets, alarms, signage, and building control systems.
• Plumbing: For Mechanic 3 level, at least 3 years of commercial plumbing experience.
• Ability to safely utilize volt meters for troubleshooting and testing electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices for 120, 220, and 277 volt systems at Mechanic 2 level.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices for 120, 220, 277, and 480 volt systems at Mechanic 3 level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical documents related to machinery and building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work in computer databases or logs.
• Commitment to following applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards in all maintenance activities.

Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience working with commercial building systems and equipment is highly beneficial, particularly for higher-level mechanic roles.
• Comfort working in a large, multi-building environment with diverse facility types and uses.
• Ability to conduct surveys and inventories of building assets and systems.
• Experience performing daily chemical tests on water systems and adjusting chemical mixtures and feed rates is a plus.
• Skill in installing wall-mounted furnishings and equipment in public and institutional buildings.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with building occupants and responding to customer complaints and service requests.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a zone-based team to manage work orders and priorities.
• Adaptability to work on a wide variety of tasks, from minor repairs to more complex system troubleshooting and maintenance.

Why work here?

Join a large, well-established institution that is deeply rooted in the Atlanta community and recognized as a leading employer. You will work in a stable environment with a strong reputation for treating employees well, while gaining exposure to a wide range of facilities and systems that support meaningful educational and research activities. While on contract, you can benefit from holiday and vacation pay, and there is a strong expectation that high-performing individuals will have the opportunity to transition into permanent roles, offering long-term career growth and stability.

Work environment

This role is based in a college and university facilities setting, supporting nearly 200 public buildings organized into seven zones, each with approximately 20-40 buildings and a zone supervisor who manages work orders. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, including public spaces and some areas at height, but not in private living areas. Technicians must be comfortable working around research animals. Typical schedules follow a first shift, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., depending on department needs. Work involves regular use of hand and power tools, precision instruments, and electrical testing devices, as well as interaction with computerized maintenance systems for tracking work orders and asset data. The environment is dynamic and service-oriented, requiring safe work practices and adherence to facility and campus policies.

Job type & location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Chamblee, GA.

Pay and benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)