General Trades Craftsman - GRHS, Savannah, GA

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Job Title:

General Trades Craftsman - GRHS, Savannah, GAAgency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$39,010.40

Job Description:

Description - ExternalGRHS is seeking candidates for the position of General Trades Craftsman (General Trades Tech
3) with our Engineering and Maintenance Department. This position will work on 1st Shift, 40 hours a week as a full-time position.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Job Description This position performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Installs and maintains security, climate control, and other facilities systems.
· May serve as a lead worker and/or supervise support staff.
· Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
· Diagnoses and corrects mechanical and structural problems, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
· Ensures all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness. Handles hazardous materials according to laws and regulations.
· Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the systems.
· Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
· Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and equipment.
· Performs basic and skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks.
· Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
· Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
· Reads, utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
· Renovates or builds additions to existing facilities.
· Repairs and performs maintenance on plumbing fixtures, lighting, air vents and air conditioning units and facilities.
· Wears safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
General Mechanical Knowledge. At least Two years’ experience in installation or repair. Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hardware, lock installation, painting, wallboard, industrial maintenance OR technical school graduate and skilled problem-solver. Experience in construction of previous facilities preferred but not required.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual…