Skilled Trades Worker

About the role

The primary function of this position is to perform a variety of building maintenance tasks in and around the residence halls. This person works in a community housing approximately 1,200 student residents. The position performs duties necessary to uphold communication and customer service with a variety of peers, residents and other departmental stakeholders; performs periodic duties during weekend and holiday shifts and on-call operations to uphold the standards of care for a 24-hour, seven-day a week residential program. Must be available to work specified shift, with occasional additional shifts Saturday, Sunday, or after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, door frames, windows, window hardware, and furniture.
• Performs minor/basic repairs to locks and/or door hardware.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs such as replacing washers, unclogging drains, and replacing flush valves.
• Completes work requests in a timely manner and utilizes the web-based work order system to document work.
• Inspects and performs basic repairs to various appliances.
• Identifies, completes, and possibly plans facilities improvement projects individually or on a team.
• Keeps all work areas clean; Removes trash and debris associated with day-to-day tasks in the immediate shop area.
• Keeps shop area inventoried, stocked, and well organized so that supplies can be easily located by other staff members.
• Participates in the required maintenance after hour’s on-call program.
• Performs summer work assignments including implementing special projects and safety inspections, and overseeing a crew of student/temporary employees during the summer.
• Performs other duties consistent with the purpose and scope of this position as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Five years of experience, vocational training at the journeyman level in one of the applicable trades, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Safely operates and uses various tools associated with the skilled trades worker field, e.g. power and hand tools. Carries out work assignments with the expected degree of independence and with limited callbacks for cleanup or additional repairs. Effectively communicates and collaborates in a professional and consistent manner with a wide variety of individuals such as building service workers, residence hall staff, students/families and other team members via telephone, in writing, or in person. Proven ability to work as a team member. Can effectively utilize a variety of computer applications in the completion of assigned tasks, including but not limited to OneSource, the Microsoft Office Suite, UGA email and employee websites.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$35,500

Schedule

M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Physical Demands

• Climb stairs and ladders;
• Bend at the waist and knees;
• Work with arms and hands overhead for an extended period;
• Stand, kneel, or squat for long periods of time;
• Use, care for and maintain hand tools and power tools;
• Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted;
• Perform work related duties indoors with steam and humidity or hot/cold conditions and work outdoors in various seasons and weather conditions;
• Safely operate a UGA state vehicle, as necessary.

Position Information

• Classification Title: Trades Worker I
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Five years of experience, vocational training at the journeyman level in one of the applicable trades, or any equivalent combination of training and experience