Maintenance Technician Level I

Job Summary:

Charleston Southern University is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician Level I to join our facilities team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of our campus facilities, providing a safe and functional environment for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with routine maintenance tasks, including inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment and machinery.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to building systems, fixtures, and equipment under the guidance of more experienced technicians.
• Assist with the installation and setup of new equipment, fixtures, and furnishings as needed.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to identify and report issues to supervisors.
• Participate in training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities to develop technical skills and knowledge of maintenance practices.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas and storage areas for tools and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support maintenance projects and campus operations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in maintenance, building trades, or a related field is a plus.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to performing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction from supervisors and more experienced technicians.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as respond to emergencies as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work may be in hot, cold, dusty, rainy, windy, and noisy conditions and in other inclement weather. Work may require lifting as much as 75 pounds. Working requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in maintenance, building trades, or a related field is a plus.

Experience:

Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Regular, on-time attendance is one essential job function of this position.

Work may be in hot, cold, dusty, rainy, windy, and noisy conditions and in other inclement weather. Work may require lifting as much as 75 pounds. Working requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position will remain open until filled.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus.

We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and university-administered programs.

In order to fulfill its purpose, the university may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment.

The university has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets and core values.

To apply, please complete the online application below and attach a resume.

Entering untrue or inaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions, or subsequent termination after hire.

This position will remain open until filled.

By completing this application you are giving Charleston Southern University the authority to contact any person, educational institution, current or former employer, or company to disclose in good faith any information they may have regarding your qualifications and fitness for employment including, but not limited to, those you have listed in your application materials.

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, criminal background check and reference check.

Applicants who will drive for the University will be required to complete a background check on their driving record.

Statement of Purpose

Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.

This suburban coeducational institution offers a liberal arts and professional curricula with degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The university was founded upon the principle that students should have an opportunity for a quality education under the guidance of Christian faculty.

The university promotes academic excellence in a Christian environment.

The South Carolina Baptist Convention founded the institution in 1964 as the Baptist College at Charleston.

The campus is located 16 miles from the city of Charleston within the city limits of North Charleston.

The institution changed its name to Charleston Southern University in 1990 to reflect the offering of graduate programs.

Charleston Southern University forthrightly avers the validity and applicability of Christian truth and values to public, private, individual and corporate activities.

Thus, the University seeks to employ only employees who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; who are committed to the Christian faith; whose faith is reflected in Christian witness through their employment, and their interaction with students, colleagues, and the general public; who will maintain active membership in a local Christian church; and who will be committed to the integration of faith and learning.

Founding Principle:

Matthew 28:19-20

Mission :

Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment

Vision :

To be a Christian university nationally recognized for the integration of faith in learning, leading, and serving

Learning:

2 Corinthians 10:5

Leading:

Colossians 3:17

Serving:

Ephesians 2:10

Biblical Core Values

Scripture

II Timothy 3:16

God

Genesis 1:1

John 1:3

Jesus Christ

John 14:6

Salvation

John 3:16

Life of the Believer

Romans 12:2

Diversity

Genesis 1:27

Matthew 22:39

Revelation 7:9

Human Sexuality

Matthew 19:4-5

Education

Deuteronomy 6:6-7a

Matthew 28:19-20

Evangelism and Missions

Acts 1:8