Skilled Trades Helper
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform a variety of semiskilled duties, including but not limited to basic plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, painting, carpentry, and grounds maintenance for the repair and preventative maintenance of university buildings and facilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform basic general maintenance and repairs to campus buildings and other facilities throughout the university under direct supervision
- Under direct supervision, perform basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks
- Maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces in regard to painting, cleaning surfaces, pressure washing, installing, and repairing flooring and carpets
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting of various building systems, and associated components
- Coordinate with supervisors to schedule repairs and maintenance
- Load and unload the truck and move furniture and equipment as needed
- Use power tools to assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure furniture and equipment
- Assist in preparing both indoor and outdoor spaces for events for employees, visitors, and the public, as needed by campus operations
- Assist with emergency preparedness and support as needed, including snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, etc.
- Complete other duties as assigned, including but not limited to the care and upkeep of grounds and landscaping, including mowing, mulching, trimming, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of coating materials, required tools, and equipment
- Knowledge of the use of appropriate materials for various types of surfaces
PREFERRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:
- Plumbing experience
- Knowledge of electrical components
- HVAC systems experience
- Painting experience
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work off of and to set up scaffolding in a productive and safe manner
- Ability to organize and plan daily work assignments
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to react to change productively
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position, such as standing and/or sitting, for an extended period of time
- Occasionally tasked with filing, which sometimes requires low postures such as crouching, kneeling, and/or stooping
- Ability to adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds
- Frequently communicates with others to exchange information
- Frequently uses hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as copier, printer, etc.
- Frequently uses near vision for the use of computers and reading small print
To view salary schedule N228, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
To view details or to apply, visit: https://jobs.athens.edu
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and remain “open until filled”.
