Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
CAMPUS: Ben Hill-Irwin Campus STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

The Maintenance Technician position will be responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work
associated with the maintenance and repair of the college’s facilities. Coffee and Ben Hill-Irwin Campuses of
Wiregrass Technical College. You will perform duties including preventive maintenance and minor repairs on
a general range of areas including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, light carpentry/paint, exterior building upkeep and
other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be competent in the knowledge of the tools,
equipment, materials and practices of building maintenance, knowledge of safety policies and procedures,
knowledge of plumbing, electrical and HVAC system maintenance and repair. 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 humanresources@wiregrass.edu
to request accommodations.



SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for

• Working Conditions: Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent *and* one (1) year of experience in a skilled trade or building maintenance.
(Experience to include operating small equipment.) The successful candidate must be able to do the following:
1. Be able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, walking, and lifting of at least 50 lbs with or without a
reasonable accommodation. 2. Be able to work flexible hours on occasion. 3. Be able to work in confined
spaces and able to work at tall heights on a lift.



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 related field, Three (3) years experience in commercial/industrial
building maintenance, experience operating and maintaining small equipment, prior forklift certification(and will
be required upon hire), or 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 leave
accrual, 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.

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 shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Director of Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *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.

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APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at
https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. 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 Online Job Center 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 humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

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 shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Director of Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *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.

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