Skilled Craft Worker II

About the role

The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a wide range of academic programs across 19 schools and colleges. The position is within the College/Unit/Department of PSO-Cont Ed-Operating Services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facilities electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, door hardware and facilities key codes, carpentry, and other trade repairs, along with preventative maintenance activities established by the GC Maintenance department.
• Relocate furniture and equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate building utilities, equipment, and infrastructure to determine repairs and maintenance.
• Keep all mechanical rooms and shop clean and organized.
• Document all work orders in Visual One software. Provide date of completion, actions taken to repair, and time to complete the task.
• Work with OUA, FMD, and GC Facilities Management to locate facilities infrastructure, for repairs beyond GC Maintenance capabilities, or in relation to construction and renovation.
• Update Facilities Management team on all communication with these departments/trades to assist in tracking repair status.
• Communicate any modification of building infrastructure, utilities, and key cores, to GC Management for documentation.
• Notify Facilities Management team of repairs and maintenance status of any items that impact: public areas, guests, conference areas, Food & Beverage, or Hotel.
• Notify Foreman of the need for supplies and materials for general building repairs and in-house renovation projects. Adequate notice of supply and material needs for replenishing stock.
• Maintain a minimum stock of replacement and repair materials at all times.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in construction and maintaining commercial buildings.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, cost estimating, scheduling, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locks, basic carpentry, and other general maintenance work related to maintenance and repair of the Georgia Center along with simple construction and fabrication tasks.
• Knowledge of all safety and operating regulations, established by GC Maintenance Division, University’s Environmental Safety Division, Fire Marshal, and other UGA organizations.
• Experience working with OUA, FMD, and outside contractors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with GC Facilities Management, manage working relationships with GC staff, contractors, engineers, and others.
• Physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, stooping, bending, squatting, crawling, forward reaching and overhead reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, working in confined spaces, ceiling spaces, or up on roofs, working from a standard/extended ladder and/or scaffolding, and having good finger and hand dexterity.
• Adaptive to working outdoors in all weather conditions while making good judgment to avoid slips, trips, falls, and exposure to temperature changes.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:

• Facility Maintenance - Experience with maintaining a large facility.
• Technical/Institutional Knowledge - Knowledge of building maintenance processes, environmental/safety regulations & best practices, compliance regulations.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicate effectively with GC Facilities Management, manage working relationships with GC staff, contractors, engineers and others.
• Physical Demands - Lift up to 50 lbs., stand, stoop, bend, squat, crawl, forward reaching and overhead reaching while working with hands over head, kneel, and climb stairs frequently throughout a normal work shift. Work in confined spaces, ceiling spaces, or up on roofs. Work from a standard/extended ladder and/or scaffolding. Have good finger and hand dexterity. Adaptive to working outdoors in all weather conditions while making good judgment to avoid slips, trips, falls and exposure to temperature changes.

Benefits

This position does not offer a retirement plan (TRS or ORP), nor does it provide benefits eligible status. There are no direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care responsibilities. However, the position requires operation, access, or control of financial resources, and there is a requirement for a P-Card. The position also involves security access, requiring a background investigation and credit check.

Pay

The starting salary for this position ranges from $40,000 to $46,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule is a 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.

Contact Information

To ask questions about this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

• Recruitment Contact Name: Leta Salazar
• Recruitment Contact Email: leta.salazar@uga.edu
• Recruitment Contact Phone: [Provide phone number]

For additional questions about the position, please email the Recruitment Contact or visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.