Skilled Trades Worker

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 as well as repair of buildings, 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.

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Ability to climb 50 feet working from ladders, scaffoling, and staging.


Required Experience
Two to four years of general maintenance or preventative maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Lift Operator Certification, Certified Pool Operator, Universal EPA Refrigerant certification

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 range is $14.82/hour ($30,825 annually) to $16.50/hour ($34,316 annually). Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Effectively communicate through email, orally, and in writing. Read written materials, work instructions, safety procedures and material data safety sheets. A person working in this classification will need to be able to grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-75lb) objects daily. A person working in this classification will need to be able to climb (on an average of 50+feet), and work from ladders, scaffolding and staging daily. Ability to operate a vehicle

KNOWLEDGE
Comprehend technical manuals and blueprints. Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.

SKILLS
Use of tools and equipment in the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. Use power tools including but not limited to circular and reciprocating saws, sanders, and grinders, drills, pipe thread machine, sewer machine, welder, acetylene torch, cut-off saw, and various hand tools and wrenches, electrical testing devices, and voltage meters.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive 50%-74% of the time.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report
• Drug Test