Maintenance Technician

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support general, HVAC, electric, and plumbing tasks on campus. You will follow safety guidelines while assisting skilled technicians and performing routine maintenance across facilities.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with prior maintenance experience. The Marietta campus offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities to develop practical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor’s or higher in a related field.
• Ability to apply basic maintenance knowledge and tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs general, preventative, and supportive maintenance tasks with supervision.
• Assists 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

General maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Project management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Electrical tools

HVAC tools

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all 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

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

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & 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 on‑line 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 on‑line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.