Utility Worker

About the role

The primary function of this employee is to participate in maintenance related activities to develop proficiency in all aspects of skilled trades. This employee will perform a variety of building maintenance tasks in and around various residence halls, including pathways and public areas.

This incumbent serves in one of five facilities zones, housing between 1,000 – 2,000 residents each. 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 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 on Saturday, Sunday, or after hours, as needed.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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.
• Carrries 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.

Physical Demands

• Climb stairs and ladders;
• May work from a ladder or scaffold;
• 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Basic Repairs:
• Assist facilities maintenance workers with minor electrical repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform filter changes and minor periodic maintenance as needed for equipment related to the day-to-day functions within the residence halls.
• Assist facilities maintenance workers with drain and plumbing issues that may require an additional person to complete the necessary task.
• Assist facilities maintenance workers with the replacement of doors and windows and any associated hardware for proper functionality.
• Assist facilities maintenance workers with the removal and replacement of appliances within resident apartments utilizing hand trucks and associated equipment as needed.
• Perform touch-up painting in common areas and apartments in a clean and thorough manner.
• Maintain pathways and exteriors of all buildings by blowing leaves and periodic pressure washing.
• Periodic Inspections:
• Inspect fire extinguishers in common areas monthly, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Inspect and clean mechanical rooms, storage rooms, and common areas maintaining appropriate storage of combustibles and non-related items.
• Assure that all associated doorways and entrances are accessible.
• Summer and Misc. Tasks:
• Performs summer work assignments including implementing special projects and safety inspections.
• Other duties consistent with the purpose and scope of this position may be assigned.