Technician II - Building Maintenance

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position performs technical duties in the maintenance and repair of campus/instructional site buildings.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• Inspect, repair, and maintain buildings, structures, and mechanical systems on multiple campuses, to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards.

• Performs general upkeep procedures including, but not limited to; general carpentry, minor roof repairs, painting, relocation of goods and materials, plumbing, bulb replacement, and door hardware

• Conduct regular building inspections for the purpose of detecting potential risks and future problems

• Performs quality assurance inspections and articulates findings to outside contractors and/or vendors who performed the work

• Certify work is completed in a satisfactory manner and reports findings to supervisor for the purpose of releasing payment to contractors or vendors

• Completes digital work orders and associated paperwork in a timely manner

• Prioritizing, planning, and scheduling maintenance repairs

• Responsible for maintaining inventory and all assigned assets in proper operational condition (tools, equipment, and vehicles)

• Responsible for the management and reporting of use of a state issued purchasing card

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and special events at all Georgia Highlands locations

• This role may be designed by the institution as a Position of Trust, and managers will inform employees if this designation pertains to them

• May require response to afterhours emergency situations

• Inspection and monitor building maintenance for facility safety hazards

• Performs related duties

Proposed Salary

This is a full time position with benefits.

Salary is $40,000/year

19.23/hr

Required Documents to Attach

Reume

Cover letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance principles and practices

• Knowledge of proper handling procedures and safe operation of power tools, hand tools, and related job specific equipment

• Knowledge of the proper use and operation of light to medium motorized equipment including, but not limited to; fork trucks, skid steer loader, ariel lifts and platforms

• Knowledge of proper wear and use of personal protective equipment

• Knowledge of and ability to perform lock-out, tag-out procedures

• Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in occupied spaces

• Knowledge and ability to safely handle hazardous materials in accordance with laws and regulations

• Skill in the repair and maintenance of building systems

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Skilled and experienced in safely working around single and three-phase electricity

• Ability to safely operate combination vehicles including: pulling a trailer in traffic and backing a trailer

• Ability to interpret and understand blueprints, specifications and schematics

• Ability to safely work at various heights on platforms, ladders, and scaffolding

• Ability and willingness to assist other personnel for the purpose of ensuring timely and accurate work output

Apply Before Date

Applications accepted and reviewed until position is filled

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu

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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.