Control Assistant

Work Control Assistant

The Work Control Assistant serves in the Work Control office by inputting work orders submitted by staff and residents working and living in University Housing which provides on‑campus housing options for 9,000+ students. This position is responsible for scheduling inspections and repairs for the low‑speed vehicles in University Housing’s fleet, monitoring the purchasing of fuel for the fleet, and acting as the back‑up for the Work Control Manager in their absence.

The assistant will also assist in overseeing the student and temporary workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, or professional certificate.

• Assist the Work Control Manager with utilizing facilities software systems (Ready and AiM) and input work requests into the AiM system daily.
• Review after‑hours on‑call reports from residence life, security, and maintenance staff and follow up on maintenance or cleaning concerns.
• Work closely with residential building service managers, maintenance supervisors, skilled trades and utility workers regarding work requests.
• Interact in a professional manner with a variety of customers and colleagues via the customer virtual service desk, telephone and/or in person to coordinate work.
• Contact UGA Facilities Management Division Work Control when assistance is needed to complete work requests.
• Attach police reports to the appropriate work orders involving damage due to vandalism.
• Serve as the Work Control Manager in their absence.

• Assist with managing a fleet of vehicles for University Housing.
• Schedule repairs for low‑speed vehicles through a vendor.
• Schedule bi‑annual inspections of low‑speed vehicles and visually inspect each vehicle during inspections.

• Assist in giving student and temporary workers assignments or projects.
• Complete all training requirements and participate in team activities.
• Assist in creating the year‑long schedule for maintenance on‑call.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose and scope of this position, which may be assigned.

• Standard for a normal office environment.
• May be outside periodically to inspect vehicles.
• Safely operate a UGA state vehicle, as necessary.

Driving Responsibility: Yes

Position of Trust: Yes

Financial Resource Control: No

P‑Card Requirement: No

Direct Interaction or Care of Children Under 18 or Direct Patient Care: Yes

Security Access: Yes

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).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, a credit check if applicable, and a pre‑employment drug test if relevant. For more information visit the UGA Background Check website.