General Maintenance

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a General Maintenance employee to repair, renovate, and maintain university buildings and facilities. The role emphasizes painting and includes tasks in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, with inspection and troubleshooting responsibilities to keep facilities safe and functional.

The position requires ability to read English work orders and manuals, and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and three years experience in routine and general maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Valid Alabama state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lifts and carries desks, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, and other furniture from residences or apartments.
• Operates pesticide sprayers to spray residence halls and apartments.
• D drives University vans and small trucks to transport furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, fixtures, or parts required for projects.
• Instructs maintenance subordinates in appropriate maintenance or repair tasks.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water lines, sewers, lavatories, commodes, gas lines and gas heaters in apartments or residence halls.
• Installs, maintains, alters and/or repairs wiring, lighting, power appliances, light machinery, ovens, ranges, fans, water heaters, and overhead circuits.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs smaller electric motors and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Performs a variety of general carpentry including repair and/or construction of tables, chairs, cupboards, book shelves, computer tables, benches, and cabinets; performs skilled bench work; repairs doors and locks, and replaces broken glass.
• Reads relevant work orders, instructions, equipment manuals, labels, and other materials that are written in English.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department

Capital Planning & Facilities

Anticipated Start Date

August 17, 2026

Annual Salary

$38,688.00

Normal Work Schedule

7:30am-4:30 Monday-Friday, Call maybe required

Job Summary

The General Maintenance employee performs skilled work in the repair, renovation, and maintenance of University buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include a variety of maintenance tasks, such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, with a primary emphasis on painting. The position requires the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and complete repairs to ensure University facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lifts and carries desks, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, and other furniture from residences or apartments.
• Operates pesticide sprayers to spray residence halls and apartments.
• Drives University vans and small trucks to transport furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, fixtures, or parts required for projects.
• Instructs maintenance subordinates in appropriate maintenance or repair tasks.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water lines, sewers, lavatories, commodes, gas lines and gas heaters in apartments or residence halls.
• Installs, maintains, alters and/or repairs wiring, lighting, power appliances, light machinery, ovens, ranges, fans, water heaters, and overhead circuits.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs smaller electric motors and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Performs a variety of general carpentry including repair and/or construction of tables, chairs, cupboards, book shelves, computer tables, benches, and cabinets; performs skilled bench work; repairs doors and locks, and replaces broken glass.
• Reads relevant work orders, instructions, equipment manuals, labels, and other materials that are written in English.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: High school graduation and three years experience in routine and general maintenance which includes carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Valid Alabama state driver’s license.

Employee Benefits

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website

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