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Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Serves as the service technician for on-campus housing. Performs general maintenance work including detection and correction of mechanical failures. Assists with emergency, corrective and/or preventative maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs various resident maintenance work including, but not limited to plumbing, appliance, HVAC, electrical and/or carpentry
2. Performs basic routine electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures, sockets, and repair and/or install HVAC systems
3. Performs routine plumbing repairs such as repair or replacement of water heaters, clearing drain
lines, replacing broken piping, washers, gaskets, faucets, toilets
4. Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
5. Notifies leadership of any usual occurrences, potential safety hazards and/or damage

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
EPA certification in class l, ll, and lll type equipment or ability to obtain EPA universal refrigerant certification within six (6) months of hire date

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience operating heavy machinery and electrical equipment, including aerial lifts and ladders
University housing maintenance experience is preferred

ABILITIES
Able to operate diagnostic software
Able to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment following technical manuals and diagnostic procedures
Able to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work
Able to work an on-call schedule and serve in on-call rotation
Able to understand and comply with building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications is required
Able to adapt to changing work environments
Able to work in high places as necessary
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of EPA Refrigeration Certification and all aspects of HVAC Maintenance
Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools
Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and precautions

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Basic understanding of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.