Maintenance Technician

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upkeep at the Marietta or Kennesaw campus. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and may involve driving and on-site work.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, an active driver's license, and prior maintenance experience, with an undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field preferred. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license.
• Previous related maintenance experience.
• Undergraduate or Advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision.
• Assists all technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance.
• Change light bulbs, filters, and other items assigned.
• Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

HVAC maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Office software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Undergraduate or Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 302492

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Assists in the performance of general, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Performs all general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision
• 2. Assists all technicians on emergency and corrective maintenance
• 3. Change light bulbs, filters, and other items assigned
• 4. Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms
• 5. Maintains a clean and safe work environment

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Previous related maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Undergraduate or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to build upon existing knowledge in the technical application of maintenance work
• Able to adapt to changing work environments
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools

SKILLS

• Proficient in basic plumbing skills, including installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, and fixtures and effectively troubleshooting issues like leaks, clogs, and malfunctions.
• Skilled in basic electrical repairs, including replacing lamps, drivers, ballasts, outlets, and switches, with a foundational understanding of electrical systems and circuits.
• Proficient in basic HVAC preventative maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf