STEAMFITTER

Overview

Posting Number: S14366P

Working Title:

STEAMFITTER

Department: FMD-O&M-Welding Shop

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

College/Unit/Department Website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary: $45,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 11/10/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/08/2025

Special Instructions To Applicants:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and is the birthplace of public higher education in America. UGA is the state’s flagship university and among the top public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

This is skilled steam fitting and welding work at the journeyman level, primarily involved with the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of campus steam distribution system, system components and building steam powered equipment. Most work performed on equipment both inside and outside of buildings. Additionally, work involves pipe fitting and welding in support of steam system and equipment work as well as other general welding work in support of other shop maintenance activities.

• Journeyman level knowledge, skills and abilities of the welding or pipe fitting trades
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches and other documents related to projects
• Ability to relate well with others (customer, co-workers, supervisors, etc.)

• Work in adverse weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc)
• Stand, walk, crawl, balancing, stoop, bend, squat, work with hands above shoulders and work from standard and extended ladders or scaffolds
• Lift up to 75 lbs consistently throughout a normal work shift

• Is driving a responsibility of this position:
  Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources:
  No
• Does this position require a P-Card:
  No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position:
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care:
  No
• Does This Position Have Security Access:
  No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks as they relate to the job requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain steam distribution system, system components and building steam equipment
• Pipe fitting and welding and other welding work in support of general maintenance activities
• Perform routine scheduled preventive…