Lead Exterior Maintenance Technician

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves.

Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

Responsible for supervision of all grounds related duties and staff required for Exterior Maintenance of pressure washing for exterior hardscaped areas at Augusta University- campuses include but not limited to Health Sciences, Summerville, Christen berry Field House, University Village, Riverfront Campus, Clay Street Warehouse, and Gracewood.

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide hands-on maintenance, training, and supervision for grounds/facility pressure washing related tasks.

Tasks to include supervision and performing pressure washing: building exteriors, stairways, sidewalks, entryways, outdoor seating areas, loading docks, signage, recreational spaces, exterior furniture and waste receptacles, and other hardscape surfaces.

Ensures facilities are protected when pressure washing is performed to prevent water intrusion and further damage.

Scheduling of responsibilities of team, communicating with other teams for assistance or to provide assistance as needed, planning equipment needs for tasks.

Provide labor time accounting utilizing Service Now, tracking events and team hours in Service Now, Smart Inspect or other Facility tracking program.

Coordination with faculty and staff to ensure student safety, noise considerations around facilities, exterior maintenance expectations are met, and accessibility issues are addressed.

Communicate with mechanic for repairs and service on all equipment.

Report equipment needs to manager/director as needed.

Ensures routine maintenance is performed (oil change, filter change, hoses in good condition, O-rings in working order, fasteners tightened, etc. and properly document repairs completed and to be performed.

Ensures daily cleaning of equipment after usage.

Ensure and perform safe operations of vehicles, golf carts, trailers, and small tractors.

Follow institutional safety protocols, including required PPE, chemical handling, and safe equipment operation from team.

Establish work zones with cones, barricades, and proper signage to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Communicate water pooling and slip hazards to Grounds or EVS teams to assist with ensuring safe surfaces.

Coordinates and assists crews with campus event setups, pressure washing, weed and pest control, irrigation and masonry repairs, painting assignments.

Follows all departmental and University policies. Treats students, coworkers, supervisors, faculty, and visitors with respect.

Attends campus event walk through and setup meetings.

Performs any other duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.

High school diploma/GED from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization with three years' experience in ground maintenance, pressure washing, exterior cleaning, or related. Current driver's license required to operate AU golf carts and vehicles.

Must meet USG requirements to operate AU vehicles.