Skilled Trades Worker-FMO, Tifton

Job Title

Skilled Trades Worker-FMO, Tifton

Tifton Area

CAES-Tifton Campus

Trades Worker I – Non-Exempt – 1.00 FTE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License

This position will haul equipment and/or materials to other UGA properties around the State. It will also assist /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, electrical repairs and other tasks involving the use of heavy equipment.

As an essential function of this position, the successful candidate will be required to hold and maintain a valid Class A CDL license. If the successful candidate does not hold the license by their hire date, they will be required to acquire said license within 6 months from their start date of hire. The college will provide the successful candidate with full tuition support and flextime towards their obtainment of a Class A CDL license, which is offered through Southern Regional Technical College.

For more information about the program, application process, and requirements, refer to the Southern Regional Technical College website.

• Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Knowledge and skill in hauling and securing equipment
• 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

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

• Hauling Equipment and Materials:
  • Transport equipment and materials, both locally and around the state
  • Secure equipment and materials on trailers using tie‑downs and other methods
  • Drive a semi and other trucks to haul equipment
• Building & Facilities Maintenance:
  • Mix and pour concrete pads and perform 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 leaksHVAC 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

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).