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About Us

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. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values can be found here. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Job Summary

Working under minimal supervision, constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures throughout campus ensuring projects are completed and are in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance
  • Performs building walk-throughs noting items in need of repairs; ceiling, doors, cabinetry, make needed repairs as possible.
  • Documents and creates work orders for each repair need requiring additional time and materials.
  • Performs roof preventative maintenance, according to OSHA guidelines, remove debris and keep drains clear, notify manager/supervisor of all known leaks.
  • Works with roofing company for corrective actions.
  • Keeps a real time account of parts/supplies inventory. Notifies manager/supervisor of low parts/supplies for replacement orders.
• Responds to Work Request
  • Responds to work orders in a quick and timely manner.
  • Communicates with customer explaining if work order is completed or if further work needs to be completed.
  • Communicates with the Manager/Lead any future work that needs to be completed to ensure all Augusta University equipment is effectively operating.
  • Documents and notifies Manager/Lead of any equipment failure and/or potential failures.
  • Documents all corrective actions in detail on assigned work requests.
  • Utilizes radio/phone during scheduled work hours and responds as directed.
• Leadership
  • Utilizes effective critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills to make decisions and communicates tactfully to Facilities Operations.
  • Logs and identifies discrepancies and recommends corrective action.
• Communications
  • Consistently provide professional, accurate, tactful, and timely written and verbal communications to Facilities staff as well as other Augusta University staff.
  • Establishes and maintains positive collaborative working relationships with Augusta University Facilities and its customers.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization and a minimum of four years experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five or more years of experience in the field; Advanced technical training with the maintenance and construction field.