Maintenance Specialist

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Job Title:  

Maintenance Specialist (BHI)

Agency:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000008011

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$39,000/YR

Job Description:

The Maintenance Specialist position will be responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the maintenance and repair of the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The successful candidate will perform duties including preventive maintenance and minor repairs in a general range of areas including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, light carpentry, painting, exterior building upkeep, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be competent in the use of the tools, equipment, materials, and practices of building maintenance; and have knowledge of safety policies and procedures, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system maintenance and repair. The successful candidate must have computer skills adequate to access work order systems, vendor / equipment information, emails, and online training. Additionally, you will assist with event set ups, special projects, and other tasks to keep the campus in excellent condition. In this position, you will be given staff development opportunities to grow and learn to better maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Various types of heavy equipment and maintenance/repair tools
• Working Conditions: Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A High School Diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in a skilled trade (electrical, carpentry, plumbing) or building maintenance. (Experience to include operating small equipment.)The successful candidate must be able to do the following: 1. Withstand prolonged standing, bending, walking, and lifting of at least 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation. 2. Work flexible hours on occasion. and 3. Work in confined spaces and at tall heights on a lift. NOTE: A combination of related experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Associates Degree in a related field, three (3) years in commercial / industrial building maintenance, experience operating and maintaining small equipment, prior forklift certification (and will be required upon hire), experience with work order systems.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is $39,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as 13 paid holidays, Paid Parental Support Leave, Maternal Birth Leave, other leave accruals, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position. 

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION

Application Deadline: Monday November 23, 2026 or Until Filled

External Candidates: 

Visit Wiregrass Careers and Vacancies. Select Wiregrass Vacancies from the right side menu to view and apply for open positions. *You will need to create an account to apply. 

Current Employees (Internal Candidates): 

Within your GA@Work account, select Jobs Hub from the left side menu under your Personal profile. Under Browse Jobs, search for Wiregrass in the Search All Jobs search bar to view current positions and to apply.

As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details).  This posting will be removed from the GA@Work on the date posted above.  For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or [email protected].  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT 

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).   Any violation or questions may be directed to: Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus, Brooks Hall, Room  Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or [email protected];  OR   Katrina Royal, Student ADA  Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses), Dean for Student Engagement, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229) 333‐2100 ext. 1236 or [email protected] *student ADA   student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school degree or GED *and* One (1) year of experience in a skilled trade (electrical, carpentry, plumbing) or building maintenance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.