HVAC​/Refrigeration Mechanic - UGA Griffin Campus

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14048P

Working Title:

HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic - UGA Griffin Campus
Department: CAES-Griffin Campus
Location of Vacancy:
Griffin Area
Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee
Full/Part time:
Full Time
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan: TRS
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 08/22/2025
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 09/08/2025

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Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

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Classification Title
:
Skilled Craftsperson

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt

FTE
: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited vocational school with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a HVAC technician.

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager. As a member of the team, the position is responsible for manual work at the journeyman level. Work involves installation, operation maintenance, modification, services and repair of HVAC systems, equipment, fixtures, and related electro-mechanical systems in accordance with standard trade practices and applicable HVAC Industry Codes at the UGA Griffin Campus. Assignments are made in the form of written and oral instructions and may be accompanied by sketches and blueprints, although most work results from inspection and troubleshooting.

Work is ordinarily performed independently, subject to inspection in process or upon completion. Work ethics are a core value in the facilities management division, team members are expected to maintain a positive and professional demeanor, foster teamwork, act with honesty and integrity, adhere to a pattern of regular and timely attendance, exercise good communication, demonstrate a willingness to learn, approach problems with proactive solutions, and respect other team members and the campus community.

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