approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources.In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

College/Unit/Department website: housing.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $12.00

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026

Posting Date: 07/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Transfer tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
2. Assist or perform maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical and AC equipment change out as needed.
3. Assist or perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as AC equipment cleaning and filter changes, drain maintenance and fire extinguisher or emergency light inspections.
4. Escort contractors and outside vendors to specific work areas
5. Keep all work areas clean. Remove trash and debris associated with all day to day tasks.
6. Notify supervisor of all work completed so that work orders can be created and/or closed
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Percentage of time: 100

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to lend assistance to skilled trade and maintenance workers with the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, electrical and/or electronic components found within Housing facilities.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Basic computer skills to include proficiency with email correspondence.
3. Sufficient verbal communication skills needed to exchange effectively with supervisors, staff and residents.

Physical Demands:

1. Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds; may work from a ladder or scaffold.
2. Bend at the waist and the knees.
3. Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
4. Use hand tools and power tools.
5. Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted.
6. Crawl to complete various tasks.
7. May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors, in hot or cold weather conditions.
8. Safely operate a UGA state vehicle as necessary.

approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources.In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

College/Unit/Department website: housing.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $12.00

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026

Posting Date: 07/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Transfer tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
2. Assist or perform maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical and AC equipment change out as needed.
3. Assist or perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as AC equipment cleaning and filter changes, drain maintenance and fire extinguisher or emergency light inspections.
4. Escort contractors and outside vendors to specific work areas
5. Keep all work areas clean. Remove trash and debris associated with all day to day tasks.
6. Notify supervisor of all work completed so that work orders can be created and/or closed
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Percentage of time: 100

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to lend assistance to skilled trade and maintenance workers with the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, electrical and/or electronic components found within Housing facilities.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Basic computer skills to include proficiency with email correspondence.
3. Sufficient verbal communication skills needed to exchange effectively with supervisors, staff and residents.

Physical Demands:

1. Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds; may work from a ladder or scaffold.
2. Bend at the waist and the knees.
3. Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
4. Use hand tools and power tools.
5. Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted.
6. Crawl to complete various tasks.
7. May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors, in hot or cold weather conditions.
8. Safely operate a UGA state vehicle as necessary.