Campus Facilities Maintenance Technician

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep campus buildings, grounds, and facilities in good working order. The role involves diagnosing problems, performing routine maintenance, and coordinating with supervisors to schedule repairs across multiple trades.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general construction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform routine maintenance; troubleshoot and repair building environmental systems including HVAC, coordinating repairs with supervisors.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems; replace fixtures, repair leaks, replace piping, clear drains.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems; replace bulbs, ballasts, batteries, and maintain devices and breakers.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks such as door/window repair and replacement; furniture repair and replacement; replace locks and hinges and drawer hardware.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces; painting, cleaning, pressure washing; extend service life of structures and objects.
• Assist with brickwork, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
• Communicate with coworkers and management to coordinate repairs and ensure quality, timely completion.
• May work in occupied facilities including campus housing, dining facilities, offices, and academic/administrative buildings.
• Assist in furniture removal, installation, relocation, and setup.

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep campus buildings, grounds, and facilities in good working order. The role involves diagnosing problems, performing routine maintenance, and coordinating with supervisors to schedule repairs across multiple trades.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general construction.