Moving/Setup Worker

Job Details

Job Title: Moving/Setup Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 299505

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Moving/Setup Worker. This is a hands-on position that performs manual labor for event set-ups, and campus moves. This position will be required to work after hours and weekends as needed to support event operations.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor to set up events, meetings and campus moves.
• Monitors calendar & schedule requests as needed.
• Operates basic power tools; maintains tools and equipment needed to perform work.
• Provides after-hours and weekend support related to special events.
• Installs outside campus signage as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic power tools.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time to include, but not limited to, lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; ability to climb and work from ladders up to 32 feet tall; ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies, and to perform minor repairs as needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow specific oral and written instruction.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment; Able to operate small hand tools; Balancing; Bending Over; Carrying; Climb up and down ladder; Climb up onto and down from equipment. Crawling; Crouching; Eye/hand coordination; Grasping; Hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological; Hearing; Inside/outside environmental factors; Kneeling; Constant, heavy, constant lifting; Moving; Pulling; Pushing; Reaching; Reaching Overhead; Repetitive use of hands/arms; Repetitive use of legs; Sitting; Standing; Stooping; Talking; Twisting; Walking (include distance); ability to work heights up to 60 feet using man lifts and ladders; operate vehicles; trucks; golf carts.
• Ability to operate power tools.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a current State of Georgia Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References