Highlands College

Facilities Support Technician F1

Highlands College Birmingham, AL

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Summary of responsibilities:

The Facilities Support Technician (F1 - Part Time) assists in maintaining a clean, functional, and organized campus environment with a particular focus on housing areas, learning spaces, and event readiness. This entry-level position supports the department’s operational goals by performing basic maintenance tasks, responding to service needs, and ensuring spaces are aligned with the Showcase Ready Campaign standards. This teammate plays a critical role in daily campus support while gaining experience in facilities operations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to service requests involving minor repairs, general maintenance, and housekeeping support.
  • Assist with housing inspections and preventive maintenance rounds under supervision.
  • Perform light bulb changes, minor furniture repairs, and general cleanup tasks.
  • Set up or reset rooms and outdoor spaces for events or academic use.
  • Help maintain organized mechanical and storage spaces.
  • Report unsafe conditions or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Maintain compliance with safety procedures and PPE usage.
  • Support Showcase Ready Campaign efforts through daily cleaning, organizing, and visual management.


Other Duties:

  • May assist with weekend events or evening shift coverage as needed.
  • Participate in campus move-in/out support, deep clean projects, or seasonal tasks.


Leadership Requirements:

  • Follow supervisor direction with consistency and professionalism.
  • Communicate clearly when tasks are complete or when help is needed.
  • Represent the department well during interactions with students or staff.


Personal Characteristics:

  • Teachable, positive, and responsible.
  • Willing to learn and contribute to a larger team effort.
  • Detail-oriented with a pride in completing tasks to standard.


Essential Traits, Abilities & Skills:

  • Able to use hand tools and cleaning equipment.
  • Strong work ethic and a willingness to follow instructions.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on foot for extended periods.


Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of safety practices and facilities protocols.
  • Familiarity with campus layout and room naming conventions (can be trained on the job).


Education:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.


Experience

  • No formal facilities experience required; prior labor or maintenance work is a plus.


Extent of Public Contact:

  • Moderate; may interact with students, faculty, and event guests during shifts.


Physical Demands:

  • Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and manual work indoors and outdoors.


Direct Reports:

  • None.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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