Maintenance Worker, HVAC Tech ​/ Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance

Overview

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 is 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 that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority.

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia
• Full Time
• Regular

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

• 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; inspect buildings and make repairs as necessary
• Report major maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor
• 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
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in the performance of work
• Maintain, repair, and clean tools, equipment, and work areas

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 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

$16.15 - $19.77 per hour

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

• 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 operate hand, precision, and power tools, heavy equipment and service vehicles
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and standards and technical literature

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

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

Open Until Filled

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

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Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.…