Maintenance Technician II

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join the Physical Resources team in Atlanta. You will perform mechanical, electrical, and painting repairs across university facilities to keep buildings ready for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

Responsibilities include daily walkthroughs, coordinating with teams, documenting issues, and meeting schedules. You will assist with event setup, manage inventory, and respond to emergencies while following SCAD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3 years of experience required.
• Forklift license and ability to pass DOT medical exam.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building walkthroughs and coordinate repairs.
• Complete work orders and document issues in the system.
• Meet schedules and timelines; provide clear communication.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Time management

Customer service

Read work orders

Professional appearance

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED or 3 years experience

Forklift license

Valid drivers license

DOT medical exam eligibility

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

As a maintenance technician II with SCAD physical resources, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to keep the university's buildings throughout Atlanta in excellent condition and ready for students, staff, faculty, and guests. This responsibility includes a variety of mechanical, electrical, and painting repairs, such as replacing ceiling tiles; installing carpet and vinyl tile; patching drywall; painting rooms, furniture, or other objects; and performing minor roof maintenance.

To support the department, you’ll:

• Perform daily building walkthroughs
• Coordinate with other areas of physical resources on repairs that require assistance
• Complete assigned work order requests and document problems that need correction in the work order system
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Provide positive customer service and clear communication

As a technician, you’ll:

• Assist with event setup and moving furniture
• Manage maintenance inventory and work with vendors to ensure stock is readily available and not wasted
• Clean the spaces and manage flooding (i.e., sand bagging; water control diversion; upkeep of sump pumps, pools and fountains; and snow removal)
• Advise your supervisor when emergencies exist or assistance is needed from other crafts
• Follow all SCAD and OSHA safety policies and procedures

You must be able to:

• Read work orders, furniture layouts, and event setups and follow directions
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Work independently with little direction
• Be on call to handle emergency situations

Self-starting candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong time management and listening skills

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or at least three years of experience and/or training
• Computer proficiency to input payroll and reimbursements
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver's license
• Forklift license
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle report
• Ability to pass DOT medical exam

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.