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Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	003722, 004518, 006688
Position Title	Maintenance Mechanic II - 003722, 004518, 006688
Division	Student Affairs
Department	230110 - Central Housing Office
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent, three years experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, or mechanical equipment and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary	The University of South Alabama’s Central Housing department is seeking to hire three Maintenance Mechanic II’s. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions	Performs a wide variety of residential facility maintenance, repair, and preventive services across university residence halls, apartments, and common areas, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lock and door hardware, and general building systems. Accompanies subcontractors on site to perform needed repairs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level technical or supervisory employee through inspection and work order completion. Participates in an on-call rotation for emergency response to campus facilities as needed. Considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work when the University is closed for emergencies or inclement weather. Maintains and repairs residence halls, apartments, offices, and common areas to ensure a safe, clean, and well-functioning living environment for residents. Responds to work orders, emergency calls, and routine service requests from students and housing staff in a timely and professional manner. Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and routine inspections of building systems, interior and exterior, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, doors, locks, appliances, and safety equipment. Diagnoses problems and performs repairs using proper trade practices, tools, and materials. Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, valves, drains, and water lines. Performs electrical repairs, including lighting, outlets, switches, and related components. Performs carpentry, sheet rock, paint, and finish work needed to maintain student rooms and common areas. Repairs and maintains doors, frames, locksets, and access hardware to support building security. Assists with room preparation, furniture installation, and space readiness for student move-in, move-out, and summer transitions. Escorts and monitors contractors and vendors performing work in residential facilities. Maintains a clean and safe work area and ensure all tools and materials are properly stored. May be required to operate a university vehicle or golf cart to travel between buildings, transport equipment, or support campus operations. Uses power tools, ladders, lifts, and university vehicles safely and in compliance with safety policies. Transports furniture, equipment, and materials between warehouses and residential buildings as needed. Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies and emergency call-out materials. Communicates effectively with residents, housing staff, and campus partners to resolve maintenance concerns. Follows all University and Housing safety, environmental, and operational procedures. Participates in training, staff meetings, and professional development activities. Works productively both independently or as part of a team as required. Performs routine inspections of all Housing facilities, interior and exterior to identify and report repair needs. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required during peak periods such as move-in and move-out. Related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Performs a wide variety of residential facility maintenance, repair, and preventive services across university residence halls, apartments, and common areas, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lock and door hardware, and general building systems.
Accompanies subcontractors on site to perform needed repairs.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level technical or supervisory employee through inspection and work order completion.
Participates in an on-call rotation for emergency response to campus facilities as needed.
Considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work when the University is closed for emergencies or inclement weather.
Maintains and repairs residence halls, apartments, offices, and common areas to ensure a safe, clean, and well-functioning living environment for residents.
Responds to work orders, emergency calls, and routine service requests from students and housing staff in a timely and professional manner.
Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and routine inspections of building systems, interior and exterior, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, doors, locks, appliances, and safety equipment.
Diagnoses problems and performs repairs using proper trade practices, tools, and materials.
Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, valves, drains, and water lines.
Performs electrical repairs, including lighting, outlets, switches, and related components.
Performs carpentry, sheet rock, paint, and finish work needed to maintain student rooms and common areas.
Repairs and maintains doors, frames, locksets, and access hardware to support building security.
Assists with room preparation, furniture installation, and space readiness for student move-in, move-out, and summer transitions.
Escorts and monitors contractors and vendors performing work in residential facilities.
Maintains a clean and safe work area and ensure all tools and materials are properly stored.
May be required to operate a university vehicle or golf cart to travel between buildings, transport equipment, or support campus operations.
Uses power tools, ladders, lifts, and university vehicles safely and in compliance with safety policies.
Transports furniture, equipment, and materials between warehouses and residential buildings as needed.
Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies and emergency call-out materials.
Communicates effectively with residents, housing staff, and campus partners to resolve maintenance concerns.
Follows all University and Housing safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Participates in training, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
Works productively both independently or as part of a team as required.
Performs routine inspections of all Housing facilities, interior and exterior to identify and report repair needs.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required during peak periods such as move-in and move-out.
Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies	3
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	04/10/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days	Monday - Friday
Working Hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location	Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time	Full Time
Regular or Temporary	Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
* The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
* How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
* Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other

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The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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