Residential Service Technician - South Campus

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 69,559,000 - 86,888,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

13 paid holidays

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Residential Service Technician for the South Campus to perform maintenance on campus housing facilities, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry tasks. The role supports emergency, corrective and preventive maintenance to ensure a safe and reliable living environment for residents.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and EPA certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current, valid driver’s license is required.
• EPA certification in class I, II, III or ability to obtain EPA universal certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident maintenance including plumbing, appliances, HVAC, electrical and carpentry.
• Performs basic electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures, sockets, and HVAC repairs/installation.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs including water heaters, drain cleaning, pipes, gaskets, faucets and toilets.
• Monitors work performed by outside contractors.
• Notifies leadership of safety hazards and potential issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Residential Service Technician - South Campus

Job ID: 303776

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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

Serves as the service technician for on-campus housing. Performs general maintenance work including detection and correction of mechanical failures. Assists with emergency, corrective and/or preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs various resident maintenance work including, but not limited to plumbing, appliance, HVAC, electrical and/or carpentry
• Performs basic routine electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures, sockets, and repair and/or install HVAC systems
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as repair or replacement of water heaters, clearing drain lines, replacing broken piping, washers, gaskets, faucets, toilets
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
• Notifies leadership of any usual occurrences, potential safety hazards and/or damage

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
• EPA certification in class l, ll, and lll type equipment or ability to obtain EPA universal refrigerant certification within six (6) months of hire date

Required Experience

• Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery and electrical equipment, including aerial lifts and ladders
• University housing maintenance experience is preferred

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $24.26 to $30.34 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Able to operate diagnostic software
• Able to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment following technical manuals and diagnostic procedures
• Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work
• Able to work an on-call schedule and serve in on-call rotation
• Able to understand and comply with building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications is required
• Able to adapt to changing work environments
• Able to work in high places as necessary
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

• Knowledge of EPA Refrigeration Certification and all aspects of HVAC Maintenance
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and precautions

Skills

• 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.

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, 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 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