Maintenance Technician - Housing Facilities Department

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country.

With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.

Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Inspects buildings, fixtures, machines and other structural and/or mechanical units, noting need for repair, and performs minor maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating

2.Maintains, changes, washes and cuts filters for air conditioners and repairs, hangs, replaces and installs blinds, shades and window treatments

3.Maintains and changes lighting fixtures, bulbs and smoke detectors and prepares vacant rooms for occupancy, including punching (changing light bulbs, repairing damaged furniture, moving furniture)

4.Completes sheetrock repairs, caulking, sealing and painting

5.Moves unit and office furniture and performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in areas of plumbing carpentry, machine servicing; assisting Service Technician and Lead Service Technician

6.Repairs door handles and door frames and assists Service Tech in replacing appliances

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:

Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment

Must be willing to carry an on-call cell phone and serve in on-call rotation

Ability to adapt to changing work environments

Ability to work in high places as necessary

Ability to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work

Knowledge of appropriate safety standards

Must be able to work-day shift, night shift or weekend schedules

Basic computer knowledge and the ability to operate an iPad

Job Summary

Assists in the performance of general, HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Performs all general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision

2.Assists all technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance

3.Change light bulbs, filters, and other items assigned

4.Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms

5.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

On-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Previous maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to adapt to changing work environments

Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools

SKILLS

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 26 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf