Skilled Trades Worker-FMO, Tifton

Position Information

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/24/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

Position Summary

This position will haul equipment and/or materials to other UGA properties around the State. It will also assist /perform skilled trades work on the buildings and facilities located on the Tifton Campus. Duties will include masonry and carpentry work such as pouring concrete, building tables, shelves, etc., repairing broken water lines, HVAC repairs and maintenance, electrical repairs and other tasks involving the use of heavy equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Knowledge and skill in hauling and securing equipment
• Effectively manage time
• Communicate and work well with others
• Ability to take the facility or landscape task given and figure out the best way to accomplish it in a way that is compatible with campus personnel and University regulations
• Knowledge and skill in operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, skytrackers, forklifts, etc
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Physical Demands

• Crawling into confined spaces
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting variable weight amounts depending on assigned task
• Driving to perform duties of the position

Duties / Responsibilities Hauling Equipment and Materials

• Transport equipment and materials, both locally and around the state
• Secure equipment and materials on trailers using tie-downs and other methods
• Drive a semi and other trucks to haul equipment

Building & Facilities Maintenance

• Mix and pour concrete pads and perform other masonry work
• Carpentry projects such as shelves, tables, etc. built for specific research equipment or research needs
• Repair broken water lines
• Repair roofs
• Repair plumbing leaks
• HVAC maintenance and repairs
• Electrical repairs
• Assist other tradesmen with completion of various trade jobs
• Operation of various tools, including small tools, planers, and saws
• Operation of large equipment, such as backhoes and lifts

Special Projects

• Assist with setup and takedown of equipment at special events such as the Sunbelt Expo and campus events

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name Kurt Seigler Recruitment Contact Email kseigler Recruitment Contact Phone

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