Maintenance Mechanic II - 003573

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Maintenance Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to join the team on the Main Campus in Mobile, AL.

This full-time role performs building and equipment maintenance, supervises junior staff, responds to maintenance calls across electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks, and operates welding and metalworking tools. Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work scheduled hours with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years in maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for University coverage.
• Equivalence of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Supervise lower level technical staff and assign duties.
• Respond to maintenance calls across electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Perform electric and acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting.
• Operate power lathes, drill presses, threading machines, and grinders.
• Install ceiling tiles.
• Serve as essential personnel during University closings.
• Operate University vehicle to sites and transport materials.
• Move items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Work at heights and in inclement weather; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Supervisory duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Information

Position Number 003573

Position Title Maintenance Mechanic II - 003573

Division Finance and Administration

Department 173626 - General Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, or mechanical equipment and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Maintenance Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic II.

Essential Functions

• Performs various trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and/or equipment.
• Supervises lower level technical employees to include assigning duties and checking work.
• Responds to maintenance calls and performs a variety of work to include electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Performs electric and acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting.
• Operates power lathes, drill presses, threading machines, and grinding machines.
• Installs ceiling tiles.
• Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
• Operates a University vehicle to travel to and from work sites and to transport materials.
• Moves items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Accesses various campus facilities and job sites which may require climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, working at heights in excess of thirty feet, working in inclement weather and bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 09/09/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular