Facilities Utility Technician

Facilities Utility Technician at Inside Higher Ed

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Location:

CCGA – Main Campus (Brunswick) | Regular/Temporary:
Regular | Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world‑class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.

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Location:

One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520.

This position performs general maintenance and support work in the residence halls and other Housing & Residence Life facilities. Duties include assisting licensed trades staff with routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and upkeep of residential systems and spaces. Work involves a variety of semi‑skilled tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for students. This position is designated as Essential Personnel.

• Assists with maintenance and repairs of residential systems, including basic plumbing, lighting, and HVAC filter changes.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and minor repairs in residence halls, apartments, and common areas.
• Responds to service calls for Housing & Residence Life and documents completed work in the maintenance management system.
• Supports licensed technicians and contractors during maintenance, repair, and renovation projects.
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, and minor wall or fixture repairs as needed.
• Assists with housing inspections, move‑in and move‑out room readiness, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and filters used in residential maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with campus safety procedures and housing maintenance standards.
• Assists with other facilities or utility tasks as assigned, including grounds or custodial support around residential buildings.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, or on‑call shifts as required for residential coverage.

• At least one year of experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a related trade area.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance methods, materials, and tools.
• Knowledge of safety practices, proper lifting techniques, and tool handling.
• Knowledge of minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system components.

• Skill in using hand and power tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks. Skill in following written and verbal instructions.
• Skill in communicating courteously and effectively with students, staff, and contractors.
• Skill in maintaining accurate maintenance records.

For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279‑5740, or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644, or email support.

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