Skilled Trades Worker

Job Details

Posting Number: S15262P

Working Title: Skilled Trades Worker

Department: FMD-O&M-Electric Shop

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

Position Summary

Apprentice. Assistant/Helper, accomplishes small routine maintenance tasks. Limited Developing Skillset. Routine Complexity. Perform basic installation, repair and replacement of components of electrical. Perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components. Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, grinders, metal brakes with direct supervision. Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels. Safely build and utilize scaffolding with direct supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform basic installation, repair and replacement of wall and pole-mounted outdoor light fixtures. Replace with energy-efficient lighting alternatives. (50%)
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of buildings; inspect assigned buildings/related fixtures, mechanical equipment, machines, and other structural components. (25%)
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. (15%)
• Documents in writing performed actions and timekeeping. (10%)