UTILITY WORKER II

About the role

The UGA Facilities Management Division is the largest of 7 divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel manage, operate, and maintain campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck hauling furniture, freight, other material and equipment;
• Participates in loading and unloading trucks;
• Checks condition of truck and reports needed adjustments and repairs;
• Services equipment.

Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks. Drives box trucks and participates in loading and unloading freight. Occasionally will operate a forklift and use other equipment such as electric lifts and pallet jacks.

• Support special events on campus by delivering equipment, setting up stages, tables, chairs, and other items needed to assure that all events are successful. Breakdown at completion of events.
• Move furniture and lab equipment on campus. In some cases this will be entire departments or buildings being relocated.
• Pick up surplus items on campus and deliver to Property Surplus.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Picking up and delivering items from the warehouse or other locations and delivering them to various buildings on campus. Minor assembly of small equipment or fixtures as needed to support Building Services and other FMD shops as needed to meet our mission.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work-related knowledge moving furniture.
• Operate equipment such as: a pick-up truck, state van, and all types of hand trucks and related moving equipment.
• Flexibility to stay after 5:30 p.m. and/or work on weekends due to set-up of special events and/or emergencies that arise.

Physical Demands:

• Stoop, bend, squat, climb stairs, and work with hands above head, work from a standard/extended ladder.
• Lift up to 75 lbs. throughout work shift.
• Perform duties under adverse climatic conditions such as heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Operate equipment such as pick-up truck, dump truck and all types of hand trucks.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the posting.

Pay

Advertised Salary: $37,500

Schedule

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM No on call Not an essential worker Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.