Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
NIGHT SHIFT Monday-Friday 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after scheduled hours due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary $37,500 Posting Date 11/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Trades Worker I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position involves skilled manual work at the journeyman level in several of the skilled trades. An individual in this class has general construction and maintenance responsibilities for a large facility(s). Duties involve performing the actual work. Work is performed under general supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Use standard hand tools and equipment common to the mechanical and structural trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of: mechanical and electrical building equipment; tools and equipment associated with maintenance activities.
• Relate well with others (customers, co-workers, supervisors, etc.).
• Learn and use basic computer skills.
• Perform administrative functions related to building systems maintenance (complete forms, record filing, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, stoop, squat, climb stairs, work from standard and/or extended ladders and lift up to 75 lbs during a normal 8 hours work shift.
• Work under adverse weather conditions (heat, rain cold)
• Driving to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? 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) Yes 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in troubleshooting and repair problems with building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural) and related components.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Operate building systems and monitor their performance.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase request, etc.)
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Communicate via phone and in person to coordinate work.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lisa Johnson Recruitment Contact Email lisawc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7453

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter