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About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of college vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular and routine preventative maintenance on campus fleet vehicles.
• Repairs vehicle and equipment defects and replaces worn or malfunctioning parts.
• Performs regular maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and golf carts.
• Repairs grounds keeping equipment and golf carts.
• Prepares fleet vehicles for use; washes and details vehicles.
• Welds and fabricates parts.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records for each vehicle.
• Maintains gas and diesel records and notifies proper personnel when gas or diesel stores are low.
• Maintains campus door locks and manages key inventory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one year.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work.
• Knowledge of mechanical diagnosis and repair principles.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance schedules.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in welding.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

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.

Institutional Values

• Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
• Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
• Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
• Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, garage, warehouse, stockroom or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement