Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech ​/ Heating Engineer

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta with nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. It has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations.

Job

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Perform routine and semi‑skilled work while assisting skilled workers in the performance of maintenance and repairs. Conduct routine and preventive maintenance and repairs for designated buildings, facilities, and equipment, ensuring technical operations are in proper running order.

• Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous mechanical, air conditioning and heating, and building trades tasks; conduct maintenance of buildings and equipment and simple construction and fabrication tasks; inspect buildings and make repairs as necessary.
• Report major maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain or report supplies and equipment necessary to carry out assignments.
• Respond to emergency calls in assigned areas to repair or determine other actions necessary to resume normal operations.
• Replace pumps, filters, bearings, and motors.
• Troubleshoot air conditioning problems.
• Tighten or change belts.
• Submit a daily report of materials used and time spent on projects.
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in the performance of work.
• Maintain, repair, and clean tools, equipment, and work areas.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• One (1) or more years of related work experience (or one or more years of formal post‑secondary technical education/training).

• Advanced training through continuing education or trade certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in machinery repair, electrical, or other mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• CPR/AED Instructor Certified.

$16.15 - $19.77 per hour; non‑exempt, paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required.
• Ability to operate hand, precision, and power tools, heavy equipment, and service vehicles.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, and standards and technical literature.

Open Until Filled. Application review may begin as early as December 16, 2025.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at  or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644, or email support.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check 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 and the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke‑Free Community. Proof of a valid driver’s license is required upon hire and throughout employment.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources…