Utility Worker

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.
Some evening and weekend work needed

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Maintenance Worker I
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00

• High school diploma or equivalent

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five years of experience, vocational training at the journeyman level in one of the applicable trades, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

The primary function of this employee is to participate in maintenance related activities to develop proficiency in all aspects of skilled trades. This employee will perform a variety of building maintenance tasks in and around various residence halls, including pathways and public areas. This incumbent serves one of six facilities zones, housing between 1,000 - 2,000 residents each.

• Perform basic level maintenance tasks independently.
• Maintain knowledge of standard concepts and practices of the maintenance field and be relied upon to plan and accomplish goals.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, residents and various customer groups and demonstrates supportive involvement in work environment.
• Maintain knowledge of workplace rules and guidelines; stay in compliance with UGA policies and procedures.
• Be able to prioritize the work load according to urgency.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate, both verbally and electronically with a wide variety of individuals; such as facilities colleagues, residence hall staff, students and family members.
• Carry out work assignments with expected degree of independence and efficiency according to skilled craft practices with limited callbacks for additional repair.
• Safely operate and use various tools associated with the field, e.g. power tools and hand tools.

• Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds; may work from a ladder or scaffold.
• Bend at the waist and the knees.
• Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted.
• Crawl to complete various tasks.
• May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors in hot or cold weather.
• Safely operate a UGA state vehicle as necessary.

• Driving responsibility:
  Yes
• Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Operation, access, or control of financial resources:
  No
• P-Card:
  No
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or patient care:
  Yes
• Security access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, etc.):
  Yes

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