General Maintenance

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers across four campuses. With more than 12,000 students, the university serves as the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and blends arts, humanities, and health sciences into experiential learning. Augusta is home to the state's only public academic health center, conducting groundbreaking research and delivering advanced clinical care.

Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Facilities Services Division maintains a safe, healthy, and efficient campus environment. Responsibilities include interior and exterior facilities support, construction, space management, and environmental services.

This position performs general maintenance and repairs throughout university facilities, inspecting and maintaining environmental systems, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, and surface finishes. The role includes training, supervising lower‑level staff, handling on‑call duties, and ensuring that all work complies with safety and operational standards.

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and other building systems.
• Respond to and complete preventative maintenance work orders, troubleshoot HVAC and allied equipment, consult specifications, and purchase required parts.
• Document corrective actions, maintain work‑request records, and report equipment failures to supervisors.
• Conduct quarterly, mid‑annual, and annual preventative maintenance schedules for university equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Assist with elevator repairs and coordinate with elevator service technicians.
• Set up and carry out system shutdowns as directed by Facilities Operations.
• Complete additional duties or tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED with at least three years of applicable maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate university vehicles.

• Associate's or technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Four or more years of maintenance experience, including refrigeration, pneumatic control, and experience with Johnson Controls Metasys or similar systems.
• Non‑restricted Condition Air license in Georgia.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Use power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Read and interpret drawings and system schematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Familiar with digital work‑order systems and labor tracking.
• Knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (subject to change). On‑call duties required.
Pay Band: 8
Salary: $21.83–$21.89 per hour, commensurate with qualifications.
Recruitment Period: 6/12/26 – Until Filled

Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and tuition assistance for eligible employees.

All selected candidates must pass a background check and, if applicable, a credit check, motor‑vehicle report, and department purchase‑card verification. Faculty hires must provide proof of academic degrees and post‑secondary transcripts. Employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies and confidentiality requirements.

Human Resources will request a driver’s history report for the selected candidate. The candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

Employees promote a customer‑friendly environment and deliver superior service. The university is a tobacco‑free campus and prohibits tobacco use on all property.

Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities and veterans.