Building Maintenance Tech II

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 490140 - Building Services
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date: Nov 21 2025

Position Function

Perform a variety of duties in support of services provided by Facilities Management including routine minor maintenance and upkeep of buildings.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventive and reactive maintenance, and repair on buildings, equipment, structures, and other amenities.

Responsible for minor repairs which may include: changing defective receptacles, ballasts, switches, outlets, light fixtures and bulbs, repair of valves, replacement of washers and gaskets, replacement of plumbing fixtures, replacing hinges, door closures, service door closures, replace floor tiles, caulk windows, replace glass and reset doors.

Erect and work from ladders, scaffolds, and similar devices.

Determine type of materials and supplies to be used.

Adapt commercially available materials to fit needs.

Document job time and materials used.

Keep facilities in a clean and presentable condition.

Work hours as needed for special events.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent plus 3-5 years. Experience must include experience at the preceding level or equivalent.

Experience in commercial, industrial or residential building maintenance.

Certification or Licensure Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Substitutions

Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Duties require basic or advanced physical and mental skills and abilities, including equipment and use of hand tools, power tools, heavy machinery or other equipment and use of basic or intermediate math, reading, or writing skills.

Follow detailed instructions and procedures. May work under limited supervision and prioritize tasks independently.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Occasional-Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

Vision requirements:
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Apple online tate.edu and complete a support staff application.

Screening Date

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .

What

do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel:  or adatate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at  or adatate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Advertised: Nov 21 2025 Central Standard Time
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