BSL Facilities Maintenance Tech

Overview

About The University Of Georgia: The University of Georgia (UGA) is a public flagship university chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785. The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is the largest of seven divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and includes staff responsible for campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure.

Posting Number: S15203P

Working Title: BSL Facilities Maintenance Tech I

Department: FMD-O&M-Biocontainment Shop

College/Unit/Department Website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Advertised Salary: $45,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Starting Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; after-hours, evenings, or weekends may be required for emergency work.

On-Call: This position involves on-call duties and occasional nights/weekends as needed.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Special Instructions To Applicants: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment and maintaining eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.

This position involves skilled manual and technical work at near journeyman level in multiple trades. The individual will perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment in high containment BSL facilities and laboratories under supervision of a BSL Tech Lead. Work will be coordinated with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Facilities Management Division. Primary responsibilities support the operation and maintenance of the Animal Health Research Center (AHRC) and other BSL 3 campus laboratories.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance, assisting in other O&M tasks, and on-call duties. Incumbent will need to obtain and maintain Federal Select Agent & Tier 1 Clearance, assist in scheduling and communicating routine and non-routine maintenance, and participate in the UGA Occupational Health Program with ongoing vaccine tests and training in Insight and Zoonosis.

• Demonstrates good communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates good decision making
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use standard hand tools and equipment common to the mechanical and structural trades
• Ability to learn and use basic computer skills
• Ability to perform administrative functions related to building systems maintenance (complete forms, record filing, etc.)

• Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, squat, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, and lift up to 75 lbs
• Work may involve wearing PPE in a BSL 3 environment and working in confined spaces
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  At least two years of experience in similar facilities performing general trades

• Performs preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment in high containment BSL facilities (45%)
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor/non-complex problems in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural systems; assists senior technicians (25%)
• Maintains documentation and communication concerning BSL conditions and related matters (10%)
• Provides 24/7 emergency response to BSL facility issues on a rotating basis (45% appears to exceed total; consolidated as appropriate in final draft)

Recruitment Contact Name:
Lisa Johnson

Recruitment Contact Email: lisawc

Recruitment Contact Phone:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. For accommodations contact Central HR (hrweb). The University System of Georgia core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.