Evening On-Campus Facilities Technician

Oglethorpe University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing provided

Job summary

Oglethorpe University seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to uphold university building systems, appliances, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, multi-trade expertise, and strong communication in a campus environment.

This live-on-campus position operates from 2-10:30 pm, requiring residence in university housing. Duties include repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordinating with vendors, with after-hours emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of general maintenance experience.
• Experience in a University setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building trades and preventative maintenance.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision to accomplish tasks.
• Analyze problems and perform repairs across carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems in a campus setting.
• Repair and paint drywall and flooring in residence halls as needed.
• Operate and calibrate building systems and equipment; use campus work order system for documentation.
• Respond to emergencies or after-hours calls as part of on-call rotation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors when necessary and communicate hazards to management.

Skills

General maintenance

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Oglethorpe University seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to uphold university building systems, appliances, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, multi-trade expertise, and strong communication in a campus environment.

This live-on-campus position operates from 2-10:30 pm, requiring residence in university housing. Duties include repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordinating with vendors, with after-hours emergency responses as needed.