Residential Service Technician - South Campus

Residential Service Technician - South Campus

Job : 303776

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Serves as the service technician for on-campus housing. Performs general maintenance work including detection and correction of mechanical failures. Assists with emergency, corrective and/or preventative maintenance.

• Performs various resident maintenance work including, but not limited to plumbing, appliance, HVAC, electrical and/or carpentry
• Performs basic routine electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures, sockets, and repair and/or install HVAC systems
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as repair or replacement of water heaters, clearing drain lines, replacing broken piping, washers, gaskets, faucets, toilets
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
• Notifies leadership of any usual occurrences, potential safety hazards and/or damage

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
• EPA certification in class l, ll, and lll type equipment or ability to obtain EPA universal refrigerant certification within six (6) months of hire date

• Five (5) years related work experience

• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery and electrical equipment, including aerial lifts and ladders
• University housing maintenance experience is preferred

The budgeted salary range is $24.26 to $30.34 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

• Able to operate diagnostic software
• Able to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment following technical manuals and diagnostic procedures
• Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work
• Able to work an on-call schedule and serve in on-call rotation
• Able to understand and comply with building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications is required
• Able to adapt to changing work environments
• Able to work in high places as necessary
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

• Knowledge of EPA Refrigeration Certification and all aspects of HVAC Maintenance
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and precautions

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

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