Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Overview

This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with the routine maintenance and repair of university facilities, grounds, and equipment. This role provides support for campus events by helping with setup, breakdown, and logistical needs to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The incumbent may be required to respond to campus emergencies and closures as needed.

• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, painting, patching walls, moving furniture, and minor carpentry or plumbing repairs.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and report facility issues to supervisors or higher-level technicians.
• Conduct routine inspections of classrooms, offices, and other campus buildings to identify needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Provide event support by setting up and removing tables, chairs, staging, podiums, and audiovisual equipment as directed.
• Assist with logistics for university events, including traffic barricades, signage, trash removal, and cleanup.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, leaf removal, snow and ice removal, and debris cleanup.
• Respond promptly to work orders, service requests, and after-hours emergencies as assigned.
• Collaborate with custodial, facilities, and event staff to ensure campus operations run smoothly.
• Deliver excellent customer service when assisting faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of university facilities and events.

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability for on-call duties, rotating shifts, and occasional overtime as needed.

• Two (2) year experience in general maintenance, facilities support, or event services preferred.

The proposed salary is $16.35 per hour.

Apply Before Date:
Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Apply by October 27th for best consideration.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment. All employment processes and decisions shall be free of ideological tests or diversity statements, and the basis for decisions shall be the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the role.

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. This position requires a Motor Vehicle Records check as part of the verification process.

Applicants must include a list containing the name, e-mail address and telephone number for three professional references.