General Maintenance

Overview

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. Our mission and values 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. The University System of Georgia comprises 26 institutions, including the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values is Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Job Title: General Maintenance 1
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 293693

Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or plastering. Assists maintenance engineers and other workers with their tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. May require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.

Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.

• Under direct supervision, performs basic general maintenance and repairs to campus buildings and other facilities throughout the university.
• Performs inspections and routine maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs various building environmental systems and associated components including heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Coordinates with supervisors to schedule repairs and maintenance needs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building plumbing systems including domestic hot and cold and sanitary sewer systems. Includes, but not limited to, replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, replacing piping, clearing drains, and cleaning areas affected by leaks.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building electrical and lighting systems. Includes, but not limited to, lighting elements, ballasts, devices, fan motors, and circuit breakers. Provides routine and scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and batteries.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks such as door repair and replacement, window repair and replacement, casework and signage repair and replacement.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor surfaces in regard to painting structures and objects, cleans surfaces, pressure washing, painting, and material repair and replacement.
• Install, repair and replace flooring and carpet.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED from a recognized state or federal accredited program with one year of experience;
  Valid driver's license. Basic level of knowledge in general building maintenance and construction skills.

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift: Days — The regular working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday and may require occasional overtime.

Pay Band: 6

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 1/6/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, full-time employees who have been employed with us for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Depending on duties, a…