Skilled Craft Worker II Job Athens area,Georgia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Posting Number:

S15434P

Working Title:

Skilled Craft Worker II

Department:

PSO-Cont Ed-Operating Services

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to 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 established School of Medicine.

Posting

Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Regular 40-hour workweek with rotating shifts to support facility operations.
Typical shifts may include 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and participate in on-call coverage is required.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

10/13/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

11/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

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.

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Title:

Trades Worker II

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Position Summary:

This is a semi-skilled manual work of more than ordinary difficulty. Duties related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning & heating, lock, basic carpentry, and other general maintenance work related to maintenance and repair of the Georgia Center along with simple construction and fabrication tasks. Assignments are received in the form of established schedules and oral or written instructions, and the employee exercises considerable discretion in determining work methods.

Completed work is subject to inspection by an administrative superior. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of laborers. Will make decisions related to repairs or emergency .

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

1.Facility Maintenance –
a.

Experience with maintaining a large facility
b.Ability to work on multiple construction projects & maintenance problems and projects…