General Maintenance Technician

Talladega College; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega College seeks a routine maintenance worker to manage tasks like carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing repairs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally hold a certification in building maintenance technology. The role requires reliability and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and working from heights.

Qualifications

• Must be steady, reliable worker.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license preferably CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple carpentry tasks and minor electrical/plumbing repairs.
• Maintain tools and equipment, assist with vehicle maintenance.
• Must be available for after hours and weekend emergencies.

Skills

General knowledge of building trades

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Manual ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in building maintenance technology

Job description

Contact Name: Talladega College Office of Human Resources

To perform routine maintenance duties including rough carpentry, painting, and basic equipment or facility and vehicle repairs. All carpentry, electrical work, or simple plumbing repairs are performed under supervision by qualified personnel.

Responsibilities

• Reports to supervisor of Physical Plant to receive daily assignments.
• Performs simple carpentry tasks, such as installing shelves, hooks, or closet rods.
• Changes light bulbs, may replace fixtures, and does similar minor electrical tasks.
• Opens clogged drains, fixes leaks, and performs other simple plumbing jobs.
• Does touch-up painting and repaints rooms as required.
• Mows lawn, removes weeds and brush, and does other yard work.
• Assists with loading or unloading trucks and moving furniture when needed.
• Maintains tools and maintenance equipment in working order and keeps maintenance room in neat condition.
• Assists with maintenance of vehicles including shop work, cleanliness of buses, etc.
• Must drive passenger buses, and other college vehicles as scheduled for various trips.
• Ability to read simple instructions and follow simple diagrams independently after being given specific instructions.
• Must have general knowledge of simple requirement used in the building trades.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• “On Call” for after hours and weekend emergencies.
• Ability to work from a ladder or lift platform.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as the school calendar dictates.
• Reliable transportation needed.
• Ability to perform occasional work in a confined space.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in building maintenance technology preferred.
• Must be steady, reliable worker.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license preferably CDL.
• Must be detail oriented with strong manual ability and problem solving skills.

Application Process

Review of candidates will begin immediately. The College will accept and review applications and nominations until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should forward a letter of interest, résumé, TC application and at least three professional references to this email address: [e-mail] or mail Human Resources, Talladega College, 627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160.

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