Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02471P Working Title Skilled Trades Worker - Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega Department CAES Wahsega About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Hours will vary according to guest on center.

Advertised Salary $24,500-$28,175 Posting Date 01/25/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/18/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Wahsega 4-H Center - Dahlonega EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Skilled Craftsperson Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Trades FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Maintain, repair, and make minor improvements to the buildings at the Wahsega 4-H Center. Common activities include clearing clogged drains, replacing light fixtures, fixing broken windows, screens or doors, replacing heating element in hot water heaters, fixing/replacing wall electrical outlets, cleaning roofs and gutters, painting, etc. Maintain and keep organized tools to do these tasks. For occasional bigger jobs supervise contractors performing work at the center.

Perform general grounds-keeping and landscaping duties such as mowing grass, trimming bushes, cutting down trees, removing poison ivy, splitting firewood and driving recyclables to collection station. Maintain equipment for this purpose including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed cutters, chain saws, ATV, tractor and pickup truck.

Obtain Class 4 water operator license. Perform routine maintenance on Wahsega pump and well system. Test water for chlorine level and take quarterly water samples and deliver to testing lab.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, methods, and equipment of the various trades (carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, electrical) required. Skill in using tools and materials required by the applicable trade. Use common grounds-keeping and construction implements such as riding lawn mower, weed cutter, tractor, hammers, shovels, axes, chain saw, table saw, etc. Ability to work from diagrams, sketches, and oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively with fellow employees. Ability to work on their feet doing manual labor for the entire day, climb and work from ladders, work with arms and hands overhead, bend at the waist and knees, lift and move items weighing 75 lbs.

Physical Demands

- Lift 75 pounds
- Use common grounds-keeping and construction implements such as hammers, shovels and axes
- Walk or stand 8 hours each day

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, clean and make minor improvements or repairs to buildings; procure and store supplies and tools for this purpose. Common repair tasks include: unclogging toilets and drain lines, fixing broken windows, fixing door locks, replacing lighting fixtures, replacing heating element in hot water heaters, fixing bunk beds, changing out HVAC air filters, fixing or replacing smoke detectors, fixing/replacing wall electrical outlets, cleaning out leaves from gutters, removing wasp nests, repair leaks in water pipes in crawlspace, mounting signs, checking propane tank levels and checking for leaks, etc.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform general grounds-keeping and landscaping duties and maintaining equipment used for these tasks. Example tasks include: mowing the grass, blowing debris off all walkways, decks and porches, maintaining pond, trimming back trees and shrubs, using a chainsaw to cut down dead trees, etc. Equipment to maintain includes lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blower, weed cutter, ATV, pickup truck, tractor, power washer, etc.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Adjust schedule to seasonal changes. Winterizing camp, opening and closing of camp, supervision of seasonal staff doing occasional “camp support work”, preparing for storms and repairing storm damage.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain drinking water system. Obtain water operator class 4 state license. Test chlorine level twice weekly and take quarterly water samples and deliver to laboratory. Maintain well equipment including chlorinator, pump, and tank.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and stock firewood. This requires using a chain saw to cut down wood to smaller sizes to fit into electric wood splitter. Driving tractor also required to move large pieces of wood around.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Clean and organize maintenance shop and garage area. Drive all recycling to collection point.

Percentage of time 10 Posting Specific Questions

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1. In the event you are selected as a finalist for employment, the hiring department may conduct a background check. Any offer of employment with the University of Georgia is contingent upon a successful completion of a background investigation. If necessary, will you consent to a background check?
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Applicant Documents Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter