Maintenance Worker II
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, United States
Job Title
Maintenance Worker II
Location
Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Employment Type
Regular – Full Time
Job Description
The Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of campus facilities, buildings, and equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and responding to service requests in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs. Work is performed independently or as part of a team under general supervision, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of semi‑skilled/skilled maintenance and repair work in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical, and basic HVAC activities.
Conduct preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, and mechanical systems.
Respond promptly to work orders, service requests, and emergency calls.
Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent using a computerized maintenance management system.
Assist higher‑level trades staff, contractors, and vendors on specialized projects.
Maintain workspaces, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
Perform general building maintenance duties, including setting up and taking down facilities in support of the facilities rental program.
Perform non‑routine and more complex assignments.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred.
At least seven (7) years of building, equipment, or facility maintenance experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in relevant safety or trade‑related areas (e.g., OSHA, HVAC, electrical, or forklift operation).
Experience performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting across multiple trades.
Prior experience in a campus, institutional, or commercial facility environment.
Salary
Proposed salary: $19.23 per hour.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural components.
Skill in performing maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; operating vehicles, tools and equipment in a safe manner; assessing facility and equipment problems and recommending appropriate solutions and/or repairs; accurately and legibly completing routine forms and reports.
Ability to perform maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; operate equipment, hand and power tools, and vehicles skillfully and safely; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; operate communication devices and office equipment including a cell phone, radio, and personal computer; learn and retain specific and general information about facilities, equipment, functions, and projects; sit, stand with movement, walk, bend/stoop, crawl, climb, reach at, above and below shoulder‑level, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, push and pull; work independently and around/with other university staff, contractors and the public; work inside and outside in all weather conditions such as the cold (less than 50°F), heat (greater than 90°F), wet and/or humid environments and subject to various noise levels; work at high elevations and/or on wet/slippery surfaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
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Maintenance Worker II
Location
Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Employment Type
Regular – Full Time
Job Description
The Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of campus facilities, buildings, and equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and responding to service requests in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs. Work is performed independently or as part of a team under general supervision, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of semi‑skilled/skilled maintenance and repair work in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical, and basic HVAC activities.
Conduct preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, and mechanical systems.
Respond promptly to work orders, service requests, and emergency calls.
Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent using a computerized maintenance management system.
Assist higher‑level trades staff, contractors, and vendors on specialized projects.
Maintain workspaces, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
Perform general building maintenance duties, including setting up and taking down facilities in support of the facilities rental program.
Perform non‑routine and more complex assignments.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred.
At least seven (7) years of building, equipment, or facility maintenance experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in relevant safety or trade‑related areas (e.g., OSHA, HVAC, electrical, or forklift operation).
Experience performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting across multiple trades.
Prior experience in a campus, institutional, or commercial facility environment.
Salary
Proposed salary: $19.23 per hour.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural components.
Skill in performing maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; operating vehicles, tools and equipment in a safe manner; assessing facility and equipment problems and recommending appropriate solutions and/or repairs; accurately and legibly completing routine forms and reports.
Ability to perform maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment; operate equipment, hand and power tools, and vehicles skillfully and safely; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; operate communication devices and office equipment including a cell phone, radio, and personal computer; learn and retain specific and general information about facilities, equipment, functions, and projects; sit, stand with movement, walk, bend/stoop, crawl, climb, reach at, above and below shoulder‑level, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, push and pull; work independently and around/with other university staff, contractors and the public; work inside and outside in all weather conditions such as the cold (less than 50°F), heat (greater than 90°F), wet and/or humid environments and subject to various noise levels; work at high elevations and/or on wet/slippery surfaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
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