Skilled Trades Worker-FMO, Tifton

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. with some evenings or weekends involved if an emergency arises.

Posting Date: 01/17/2025. Open until filled. Proposed Starting Date: 03/30/2025. Closing Date: 03/30/2025.

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, 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).

Position Information

Classification

Title:

Skilled Craftsperson.

FLSA Status:
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

• HVAC and Electrical experience preferred.

Position Summary

This position will perform skilled trades work on the buildings and facilities located on the Tifton Campus. Duties will include masonry and carpentry work such as pouring concrete, building tables, shelves, etc., repairing broken water lines, HVAC repairs and maintenance, assisting with electrical repairs and other tasks involving the use of heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Effectively manage time.
• Communicate and work well with others.
• Ability to take the facility or landscape task given and figure out the best way to accomplish it in a way that is compatible with campus personnel and University regulations.
• Knowledge and skill in operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, sky-trackers, forklifts, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge and skill in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge and skill in working with electrical.

Physical Demands

• Crawling into confined spaces.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting variable weight amounts depending on assigned task.
• Driving.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Mixing and pouring concrete pads and performing other masonry work.
• Carpentry projects such as shelves, tables, etc. built for specific research equipment or research needs.
• Repair broken water lines.
• Repair roofs.
• Repair plumbing leaks.
• HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Electrical repairs.
• Assist other tradesmen with completion of various trade jobs.
• Operation of various tools, including small tools, planers, and saws.
• Operation of large equipment, such as backhoes and lifts.

Special Projects

• Assist with setup and takedown of equipment at special events such as the Sunbelt Expo and campus events.

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name:
Jeff Wiggins.
Recruitment Contact Email: jwiggins.
Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone number].

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

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