Building Engineer

The Company:  Aflac Columbus
The Location: 

GA, US, 31999

The Division:  U.S. Strategy
Job Id:  8038

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Job Posting End Date: 8/6/2025

 

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

 

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

 

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

 

 

Worker Designation – This role is an onsite role. You will be required to work at the Aflac Support Center - South in Columbus, GA, during your set working schedule. 

 

 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

  • Acting with Integrity
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Pursuing Self-Development
  • Serving Customers
  • Supporting Change
  • Supporting Organizational Goals
  • Working with Diverse Populations

 

 

 

 

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of methods, practices, and techniques used in maintaining building and ground operations 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of equipment, tools, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance 
  • Possession of a valid state driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability with the company insurance carrier 
  • Ability to read and understand building mechanical and electrical system blueprints and technical documents

 

Education & Experience Required

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Two to Four years of experience in facilities building maintenance and repair of the following: carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, and irrigation work

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Education & Experience Preferred

  • Trade School
  • Completion of a recognized technical training program 
  • Proof of Environmental Protection Act mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high- and low-pressure refrigerants 

 

Travel

  • Not Required

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assembles, disassembles, and modifies several different types of modular office systems furniture; assists with preparation for special events, such as setting up for meetings, assembling tents, and rearranging office furniture upon request 
  • Assists less experienced team members; resolves most questions and problems or provides advice and/or direction to team members when the resolution to issues are not covered in the department’s procedures or policies guides 
  • Participates in monitoring performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; performs repair/replacement of components such as control panels, water treatment, compressors, pumps, and exhaust/supply fans 
  • Performs maintenance of plumbing systems, such as repair of fixtures and/or performing modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; installs replacements parts and makes minor additions to or modifications of existing equipment 
  • Performs minor carpentry maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock/drywall repair, cabinet and countertop replacement, and door and hardware installation 
  • Performs scheduled inspections of irrigation systems, maintains detail records of findings, develops and implements improvements/upgrades to systems; partners with landscapers to ensure appropriate irrigation plans are in place for proper care of flora and fauna 
  • Is responsible for facilities maintenance work requests, documents facilities maintenance requirements, and maintains appropriate records of work performed 
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; monitors adequate inventories of parts and materials, tracks itemized usage of inventories and service times and work orders, forecasts future needs and projects; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations 
  •  Performs other related duties as required

 

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $50,000 to $70,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. 

 

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

 

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.


Nearest Major Market: Columbus GA