Night Shift Skilled Trades Worker

Position Title

Night Shift Skilled Trades Worker

Trades Worker I

Athens Area

NIGHT SHIFT Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM. The employee may also be required to work after hours, evenings and weekends due to emergency situations or planned work.

This is skilled technical work at a journeyman level involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plumbing systems and components. The work will primarily consist of assisting an onsite plumber in changing out all building DI water systems and responding to any other needed plumbing repairs that may occur during the shift. Work will be performed mostly under general supervision and, at times, within capabilities, the position may work independently on lower level duties.

The position provides an opportunity to learn and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be considered for future plumbing vacancies.

• High school diploma or equivalent

None specified.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use standard hand tools and equipment common to the mechanical and structural trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of mechanical and electrical building equipment and tools associated with maintenance activities.
• Ability to relate well with others (customers, co‑workers, supervisors, etc.).
• Ability to learn and use basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform routine troubleshooting of MEP systems.
• Ability to perform administrative functions related to building systems maintenance (complete forms, record filing, etc.).

• Stand, walk, climb stairs, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, work with hands above head and work from standard and/or extended ladder.
• Lift 75 lbs during a normal work shift.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

• Assist and support the replacement of building DI water systems and associated equipment – 40% of time.
• Assist in responding and repairing building plumbing systems and utility infrastructure services (gas, water, and sewer) – 30% of time.
• Assist on jobs scheduled for after‑hours to minimize impact and disruption of service to building occupants – 10% of time.
• Understand and follow work order processes providing job details and follow up when needed – 10% of time.
• Interact and communicate professionally with customers on jobs when coordinating work is required – 10% of time.

• Driving is a responsibility of this position – Yes.
• Position is a Position of Trust – Yes.
• Control of financial resources – No.
• Requires a P‑Card – No.
• Access to security or chemicals – Yes.
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care – No.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).