Skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician — Electrical, HVAC

Coastal Alabama Community College; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alabama Community College is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment and systems operate safely and effectively. The role requires independent judgment and may oversee projects across campus facilities.

The position aligns with the Alabama Community College System salary schedule and will involve preventative maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and systems. A valid driver’s license and ability to operate campus vehicles are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or Industry certification in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, or similar.
• One year maintenance experience in facility systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive the College’s motor vehicles, to include State vehicles and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and writing).
• Excellent customer services, specifically calm and friendly service.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, tractor, and standard business office machines.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stressful situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness; must understand and follow all safety rules.
• Possess problem solving capabilities to diagnose problems and determine appropriate pathways of correction.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, and repairs equipment and/or facilities. Plans and schedules repairs, when necessary.
• Performs general maintenance including upkeep of buildings, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and grounds.
• Maintains proper lighting on campus.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on equipment and buildings and records data.
• Assists in developing and overseeing projects for installation, maintenance, and repair activities; may direct contractors.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and electronic systems, mechanical devices and equipment, HVAC systems, and plumbing.
• Cleans and services equipment, machinery, structures, and related appurtenances.
• Confers with staff to determine equipment problems; suggests methods of minimizing problems.
• Reads and interprets specifications, diagrams, manuals, and other documentation.
• Operates heavy equipment when applicable.
• Assists with maintenance of college vehicles.
• Assists with moving and storage operations of the campuses.
• Assists in preparing the physical arrangements for events.
• Completes repairs to potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Driving

Office machines

Operations/maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree or Industry cert

Job description

Coastal Alabama Community College is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment and systems operate safely and effectively. The role requires independent judgment and may oversee projects across campus facilities.

The position aligns with the Alabama Community College System salary schedule and will involve preventative maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and systems. A valid driver’s license and ability to operate campus vehicles are required.