Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of skilled technician duties which include electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and HVAC in the maintenance and repair of college facilities and equipment. The General Maintenance Technician will report to the Director of Facilities and assist in ensuring effective plant operations and facility upkeep.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E4 (Salary range: $34,298 – $57,251 annually)

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal).

July 2026

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, operational conditions; identify hazards, defects, and needed repairs.
• Maintain, repair, and install equipment and fixtures in the various campus buildings.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses.
• Repair and/or replace electrical outlets, light switches, plate covers, etc.
• Perform routine and scheduled preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system; lubricate bearings and change filters and belts in air handlers; adjust thermostats and temperature controls.
• Assist other skilled technicians (i.e., electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians) with repairs and installations as necessary.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, urinals, water fountains, water heaters, faucets and flush valves, and other parts and appliances; clean and open clogged lines, sinks, and drains.
• Assist in moving and storage operations of physical plant equipment, furniture, and supplies.
• Perform minor painting, installation and repair of drywall, replacement of ceiling tiles, other light carpentry tasks.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools including maintenance fleet, forklift, buffers/scrubbers, saws, router, drills, drill presses and common hand tools.
• Assemble classroom and office equipment and furniture.
• Assist with set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, to include moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Follow procedures, directions, and ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of vehicles, machinery, equipment, and chemical products.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.

• Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and good driving record (must be insurable by the college’s insurance carrier).

Applicants must undergo a criminal background check and consent to the use of E-verify.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify. The Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, does not allow discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.