Skilled Trades Worker

Position Information

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility (Full/Part time). Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. May be required to work after hours or on-call rotation schedule.

Advertised Salary: $35,500.

Posting Date: 12/17/2025. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 01/19/2026.

Special Instructions:
Applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the United States on or before appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout appointment.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area.

Classification

Title:

Trades Worker I. FLSA:
Non-Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

• High school diploma or equivalent

This employee serves primarily to assist senior trades‑persons in efforts to maintain and repair mechanical and/or structural components and features of the University of Georgia's built environment. The person serving in this position can demonstrate an ability to engage and complete intermediate repairs and tasks independently, such as repair or replacement tasks of mechanical HVAC equipment, fume hoods, various water and steam distribution components and pumps, minor plumbing issues.

Apprentice. Assistant/Helper, accomplishes small routine maintenance tasks. Limited but Developing Skill‑set. Routine Complexity. Will perform basic installation, repair and replacement of components of electrical, plumbing, chilled water, and/or steam distribution systems. Will perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components. Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, grinders, metal brakes, welders with direct supervision.

Transport materials over long distances and up several levels. Safely build and utilize scaffolding with direct supervision.

• Apprentice
• Assistant/Helper, accomplishes small routine maintenance tasks.
• Limited Developing Skill‑set
• Routine Complexity
• Use a measuring tape and calculate fractional equations, basic algebra and geometry.
• Basic troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of mechanical components.
• Frame structures using wood and metal materials.
• Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, table saws with direct supervision.
• Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels.
• Safely build and utilize scaffolding with direct supervision

• Lift up to 75 lbs
  • Stand, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Work in extreme conditions (hot or cold), trenches, confined spaces, attics, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, etc.
• Work from a standard and extended ladder

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

• Perform basic installation, repair, and replacement of components of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, chilled water, and/or steam distribution systems.
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components.
• Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, grinders, metal brakes with direct supervision.
• Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Documents in writing performed actions and timekeeping. Perform related work as needed.

Recruitment Contact:
Lisa Johnson

Email: lisawc

Phone:

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