Maintenance Worker I

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Maintenance Worker to join the Facilities & Operations team. This role performs general maintenance on university buildings, repairs furniture, replaces ceilings and glass, maintains floors, installs wall hangings, and conducts preventive maintenance and safety tasks.

Normal hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in the building trades, with a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of direct experience in building trades or equivalent combination of trade school training and direct work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance across university facilities.
• Repair classroom furniture and fixtures.
• Replace ceiling tiles, glass, lighting, and door hardware.
• Repair or replace flooring (tile, carpet, LVP, baseboard).
• Install and hang wall items (whiteboards, bulletin boards, TVs).
• Conduct routine maintenance; painting and cleanup of work areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance on seating, bleachers, doors, roofs.
• Assist with safety training and ensure compliance with rules.

Skills

Independent judgment

Physically capable

Education

High school diploma

Trade school preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Purpose of the Position

The Maintenance Worker is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of the university's buildings and acreage. The employee performs all general maintenance-type functions to help ensure that all University facilities are properly maintained to provide an environment most conducive to study and work. Work is performed during the first shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:45 PM).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on all buildings.
• Repair classroom furniture.
• Replace ceiling tile.
• Replace broken glass.
• Repair or replace flooring, such as quarry & ceramic tile, carpet, LVP and baseboard as needed.
• Install whiteboards, bulletin boards, TVs, and any other wall hangings.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Repair door hardware.
• Perform routine maintenance items; painting, replacing batteries in building components, cleanup of shops and mechanical rooms, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all, including but not limited to, fixed seating, bleachers, exterior doors, and roofs.
• Contribute to improvement of the Preventive Maintenance Program. Assist in ensuring the scope of maintenance work becomes progressively more proactive rather than reactive.
• Perform minor roof repairs as needed.
• Perform periodic roof inspections.
• Assemble furniture.
• Perform repairs on window leaks.
• Perform repairs on window dressings.
• Perform repairs on masonry and concrete interior and exterior surfaces.
• Operate vertical lift, scissor lift, man-lift, etc.
• Process & complete all job-related documentation in a timely manner daily.
• Work with computer/tablet devices to interact with daily work orders.
• Estimate repair jobs and recommend needs.
• Perform painting and minor touch-ups.
• Support outside contractors during times of renovation or construction of new facilities.
• Observe closely and adhere to all safety rules and regulations as directed.
• Participate in safety-related training and exercises as directed.
• Prepare the work site by setting up necessary equipment and protecting the area from damage that might otherwise result from work activities. Leave the work site clean and orderly upon task completion. Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and in safe working order and all materials are secured.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of direct experience in the building trades, including building hardware, or a combination of trade school training and direct work experience to meet the 3-year requirement.
• High degree of independent judgment.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes, but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Graduation from a trade or vocational school is preferred.

Published Salary (if available)

$45,000 - $47,396

Advertised

Oct 28 2026 Central Daylight Time

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.