Maintenance Worker II-Housing and Residence Life
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Job summary
Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform multi-craft maintenance on electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The role involves installing, repairing, and replacing components and ensuring safe operation of facilities.
You will inspect buildings, transport tools, and coordinate with contractors as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of related experience are required; occasional driving may be necessary.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED certificate, or Vocational School Diploma.
- Two to three years of job-related experience.
- Ability to operate hand/power tools and basic equipment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive campus vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic installation, repair, and replacement of components of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components.
- Transport tools, equipment, and personnel to and from the job site.
- Obtain equipment and supplies required to complete assignments.
- May coordinate contractor service delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
- Students are our top priority.
- We strive for excellence.
- We thrive on diversity.
- We celebrate collaboration.
- We champion innovation.
- We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
- We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
- We act ethically.
- We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Housing and Residence Life is passionate about the Georgia Tech residential student experience. With 97% of all first-year students choosing to live on campus, we create spaces and opportunities for Yellow Jackets to grow and connect from their first day of college through their graduate studies. We are proud to support our students' personal development and academic endeavors while providing a safe and comfortable living environment.
Our department is a large and complex organization supporting over 8,700 on‑campus residents among 49 traditional, suite, and apartment‑style residence halls, some of which were constructed for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Our team of 200+ professional staff and 300+ student staff from six units supports residents directly and indirectly with their unique talents. We are housed within the C ampus Services division, which includes many student service offices.
Housing and Residence Life creates caring, connected communities through competitively priced, well-maintained living spaces. We support students in building a strong foundation for their Georgia Tech experience, helping them feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive both personally and academically.
Perform a variety of basic multi-craft tasks in the general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings, including installation, repair, and replacement of electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. Perform building-related basic construction and fabrication work. This position will interact consistently with: Area maintenance staff and contractors. This position typically advises and counsels: NA. This position will supervise: NA.
- Perform basic installation, repair, and replacement of components of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components.
- Transport tools, equipment, and personnel to and from the job site.
- Obtain equipment and supplies required to complete assignments.
- May coordinate contractor service delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
High school diploma, GED certificate, or Vocational School Diploma
Two to three years of job-related experience
Technical Diploma in plumbing or a mechanical field
Pay Range: $19.23-$25.18/hr.
This position requires the ability to operate hand/power tools, motor vehicles (which may include a forklift), and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. A basic working knowledge in equipment maintenance and repair and building construction support and maintenance is required. Use of specialized computer applications may be required.
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.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will require driving occasionally. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a motor vehicle report. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest
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