Maintenance Technician

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Assists in the performance of general, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision Assists all technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance Change light bulbs, filters, and other items assigned Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms Maintains a clean and safe work environment Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Other Required Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license Required Experience Previous related maintenance experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Undergraduate or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Able to build upon existing knowledge in the technical application of maintenance work Able to adapt to changing work environments Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools Skills Proficient in basic plumbing skills, including installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, and fixtures and effectively troubleshooting issues like leaks, clogs, and malfunctions. Skilled in basic electrical repairs, including replacing lamps, drivers, ballasts, outlets, and switches, with a foundational understanding of electrical systems and circuits. Proficient in basic HVAC preventative maintenance Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette 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 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennesaw State University