Facilities Maintenance Tech
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- South University Corporate Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY: The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for daily support and execution of campus facilities maintenance, custodial services and other general campus operations. Incumbent must strive to provide a safe, clean and efficiently operating campus environment supportive of learning and growth. This role requires the familiarity of a variety of trades including, but not limited to basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical, roofing, landscaping and various HVAC systems. Qualified applicants must perform as the main point of contact for all campus facility related requests, while adhering to all safety protocols. University philosophy is considered in carrying out duties and responsibilities of position: quality services to clients (students, faculty, staff & visitors); development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- Monitor the campus facilities to ensure a safe, clean, efficiently operating and productive work environment.
- Serve as campus liaison to all vendors, contractors, security and suppliers.
- Coordinate and execute facilities/grounds maintenance and janitorial needs, may work alone or with a crew.
- Schedule and organize any service work performed by technicians, vendors and contractors relative to repairs, cleaning and security operations.
- Perform maintenance repairs for basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, HVAC systems, roofing and general landscaping.
- Conduct regular building rounds and submit reports to Facilities Management to ensure cleaning and maintenance crews are keeping facilities clean and equipment in working order.
- Respond to client inquires and complaints. Ensure timely and quality service delivery to clients. Follow up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Setup group moves and events within campus and direct cleaning staff to ensure areas are clean and orderly.
- Maintain office and desk key inventory including inventory control and an accurate list of keys assigned to employees and contractors.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the campus facilities systems and equipment
- Order and maintain inventory of building materials and supplies as required
- Ensure South University standards of performance and safety are maintained.
- Keep and maintain accurate work records
- Other duties as needed.
- High school degree required.
- 2-5 years of solid experience in the maintenance industry preferably in a post-secondary institution.
- Understands working methods and procedures used in cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings
- Understands qualities and uses of all cleaning equipment and maintenance tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of populations.
- Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills.
- Must be a well-rounded individual who can perform on a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks each day.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods of time.
- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally climbs up to 15 feet with a ladder
- Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter
- Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards
- Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods
- Pushes/pulls brooms, vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, cleaning carts
- Must bend, stoop and crawl and occasionally operate hedge trimmers, pressure washers and leaf blowers
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus and close vision.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
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- South University Corporate Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Organization
Established in 1899, South University (www.southuniversity.edu) is a private, non-profit academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
The University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon’s Practical Business College in Savannah, Georgia. Over the past century-plus, South University has experienced continued growth transforming from a two-year college into a university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. South University’s approach to higher education, and the resulting varied academic experiences, provides students with the pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment.
South University provides a learning environment, both on-campus and online, that helps students identify goals and the means to achieve them. With this philosophy in mind, students can learn by interacting with a community of faculty, staff and administration dedicated to South University’s academic purpose. South University offers more than 50 academic programs across its nine campuses and through online programs.
The University’s academics are organized across five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Professions, Nursing and Public Health, Theology – and a School of Pharmacy. With the introduction of South University, Online Programs, students can pursue both undergraduate degree and master’s degree programs ranging from the areas of Criminal Justice to Business – giving South University students more opportunities to make a difference, both personally and professionally.
- Website
- http://www.southuniversity.edu/
- Telephone
- 9122018104
- Location
-
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah
GA
31406
US
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