Maintenance Worker I

Position Summary

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of skilled technician duties which include electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and HVAC in the maintenance and repair of college facilities and equipment. The General Maintenance Technician will report to the Director of Facilities and assist in ensuring effective plant operations and facility upkeep.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E4 (Salary range: $34,298 – $57,251 annually)

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: July 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, operational conditions; identify hazards, defects, and needed repairs.
• Maintain, repair, and install equipment and fixtures in the various campus buildings.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses.
• Repair and/or replace electrical outlets, light switches, plate covers, etc.
• Perform routine and scheduled preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system; lubricate bearings and change filters and belts in air handlers; adjust thermostats and temperature controls.
• Assist other skilled technicians (i.e., electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians) with repairs and installations as necessary.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, urinals, water fountains, water heaters, faucets and flush valves, and other parts and appliances; clean and open clogged lines, sinks, and drains.
• Assist in moving and storage operations of physical plant equipment, furniture, and supplies.
• Perform minor painting, installation and repair of drywall, replacement of ceiling tiles, other light carpentry tasks.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools including maintenance fleet, forklift, buffers/scrubbers, saws, router, drills, drill presses and common hand tools.
• Assemble classroom and office equipment and furniture.
• Assist with set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, to include moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Follow procedures. Directions, and ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of vehicles, machinery, equipment, and chemical products.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to work with machinery or move heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

  Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and good driving record (Must be insurable by the college’s insurance carrier).

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent will be required if interview is granted.

Please note: All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NEOED accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.