Maintenance Technician (M2)

Highlands College • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician (M2) provides hands-on support in maintaining educational, administrative, and housing buildings, with responsibility for intermediate-level maintenance and event logistics. This role contributes to a safe, clean, and efficient campus environment by executing preventive maintenance, assisting with minor system repairs, and leading basic troubleshooting efforts. M2 technicians serve as reliable operators within our expanding Facilities operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of facilities, construction, or mechanical experience preferred.
• Comfortable with tools, ladders, and basic facility systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE.
• Capable of reading work orders and completing documentation.
• Working knowledge of building components and systems.
• Basic troubleshooting for plumbing, lighting, and mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical, lighting, plumbing, and door systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and proactively report issues.
• Assist M3 tradesmen on larger mechanical projects and seasonal equipment checks.
• Support event setups including AV equipment staging, campus signage, and large-scale furniture moves.
• Coordinate with part-time support and student workers on daily tasks.
• Monitor campus work order system and prioritize assigned tickets.
• Document work completed and update asset logs using eMaint CMMS.
• Uphold Showcase Ready standards in all assigned buildings.
• Maintain clean and orderly mechanical rooms and storage areas.
• Serve on after-hours rotation for campus events and maintenance emergencies.
• Support seasonal initiatives such as summer transitions, deep cleans, and project closeouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED