Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work
Advertised Salary $35,500 Posting Date 09/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/13/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Trades Worker I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position involves experience working in a mechanical or structural maintenance setting and denotes an aptitude for facilities maintenance, construction, and upkeep of physical properties. This employee serves primarily to assist senior trades persons in efforts to maintain and repair the structural components and features of the University of Georgia's built environment. The individual serving in this position can demonstrate an ability to engage and complete basic repairs and tasks independently, such as minor wall damage repair, minor door adjustments, and other minor carpentry tasks. Apprentice. Assistant/Helper, accomplishes small routine maintenance tasks. Limited but Developing Skill set. Routine Complexity. Use a measuring tape and calculate fractional equations, basic algebra and geometry. Basic troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of structural components. Frame structures using wood and metal materials. Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, table saws with direct supervision. Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels. Safely build and utilize scaffolding with direct supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Apprentice.
• Assistant/Helper, accomplishes small routine maintenance tasks.
• Limited Developing Skillset.
• Routine Complexity.
• Use a measuring tape and calculate fractional equations, basic algebra and geometry.
• Basic troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of structural components.
• Frame structures using wood and metal materials.
• Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, table saws with direct supervision.
• Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels.
• Safely build and utilize scaffolding with direct supervision.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 75lbs.
• Stand, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Work in extreme conditions (hot and/or cold).
• Work from a standard and extended ladder.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Basic troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of structural components.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Frame structures using wood and metal materials.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate electric and battery-powered tools such as circular saws, miter saws, drills, drill presses, reciprocating saws, table saws with direct supervision.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Transport building materials over long distances and up several levels.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Documents in writing performed actions and timekeeping.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lisa Johnson Recruitment Contact Email lisawc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7453

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter