Skilled Trades Worker

Job Details

Job ID: 296075
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the manager/supervisor in the Operations and Maintenance department, this is skilled work in a wide variety of trade tasks in the areas of electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, plumbing and general maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment and in simple construction and fabrication tasks. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Weekend work (Saturday and Sunday), overtime, on-call, and emergency callback is required.

Responsibilities

Maintenance - 50

Performs a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance related tasks. May assist carpenters, painters, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians in their assigned duties.

Repairs - 20

Work both independently and with supervision as needed on various building related repair and installation projects in the Operations and Maintenance department.

Inventory - 15

Maintain shop areas, mechanical rooms, stock, supplies and manage waste generated from work tasks.

Compliance - 5

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Other - 10

• -Any other duties and tasks assigned or as required to meet the goals of the department, division, and Georgia College & State University.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Other Required Qualifications

Ability to operate a computer or iPad in order to receive and send email and submit work orders; Valid driver's license

Required Experience

1 to 3 years of general maintenance or preventative maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Trade school certificate in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction related field

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 5. The available salary starts at $30,828.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work with individuals with various backgrounds.
• Remain on task even while under no direct supervision for extended periods.
• Understand and follow safety precautions.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and customer service orientation.
• Use electrical testing devices and voltage meters.
• Read and comprehend technical manuals and diagrams, work in confined spaces
• Operate motorized man lift, forklift, and golf cart.

KNOWLEDGE

• Good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Tools used in these trades, such as, but not limited to testing equipment, circular, reciprocating saws, sanders, grinders, drills, pipe thread machine, sewer machine, and various hand tools and wrenches.
• Knowledge and experience in multiple areas of general maintenance, demonstrated ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions.

SKILLS

• A person working in this classification will need to be able to grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-75lb) objects daily.
• Able to climb (on an average of 50+feet), and work from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding and staging daily.