General Maintenance

Job Summary

Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or plastering. Assists maintenance engineers and other workers with their tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. May require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.

• Under limited supervision, performs basic general maintenance & repairs to campus buildings & other facilities throughout the university.
• Performs inspections & routine maintenance, troubleshoot & repair various building environmental systems & associated components including heating, cooling, & ventilation systems. Coordinates with supervisors to schedule repairs & maintenance needs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain building plumbing systems including domestic hot & cold & sanitary sewer systems. Includes but not limited to, replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, replacing piping, clearing drains, & cleaning areas affected by leaks.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, & maintain building electrical & lighting systems. Includes, but not limited to, lighting elements, ballasts, devices, fan motors, & circuit breakers. Provides routine & scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, & batteries.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks such as door repair & replacement, window repair & replacement, casework & signage repair & replacement.
• Maintains indoor & outdoor surfaces in regard to painting structures & objects, cleans surfaces, pressure washing, painting, & material repair & replacement.
• Install, repair & replace flooring & carpet.
• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to other lower level general maintenance positions.
• Perform all other duties/tasks as required.

High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with three years of experience or Associates from an accredited college or university;
Valid driver's license.

Moderate level of knowledge in general building maintenance and construction skills.

Electrical Contractor (non-restricted) license from the State of Georgia;
Six or more years of applicable electrical maintenance and/or construction experience;
Technical school diploma from an accredited college or university in the electrical or electronic fields.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical instructions

Shift: Days – The regular working hours for this position are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and may include mandatory overtime, including holidays, weekends, and after regular working hours.

Pay Band: 8
Salary Minimum: $21.83 /hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 11/7/25 – Until Filled.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees who have been employed with the university for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. Where applicable, a credit check may be required for positions of trust or departmental purchase card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.

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

The position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner with patients and families for success. The university is a tobacco‑free environment; the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, inside or outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.