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Housing/Maintenance Coordinator

VPR-Skidaway Inst Oceanography

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.

The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is a multidisciplinary research institution located on a 700 acre campus on Skidaway Island. The Institute’s primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. Our campus is also a host to Georgia Southern University’s Applied Coastal Research Lab, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and The Nature Conservancy.

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the R/V Savannah. The R/V Savannah is operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet.

www.skio.uga.edu

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work as necessary.

$34,000 to $39,999

01/19/2021

Yes

03/01/2021

FLSA – Non exempt

Savannah Area

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Skilled Craftsperson

Building Operations

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and the Director of Facilities, the Housing Coordinator/Skilled Tradesman is a full-time professional staff position. Responsibilities are split between the two areas of expertise. For Housing Coordination, responsibilities include, but are not be limited to, scheduling, cleaning, laundry, key issuance, light maintenance, and oversight of the housing operations. For Skilled Trades, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general maintenance and interior/exterior painting of the housing units. Integral to the success of this position is the ability to multitask between these two functions. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Considerable experience in one or more of the applicable trades (i.e.: carpentry, machinist, electrician, plumber); or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

High school diploma or GED and one to three years similar experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to operate in a variety of conditions, climate controlled and outdoor environments.

Ability to work effectively with diverse on-campus population.

Ability to maintain and keep records and to organize data in preparation of records and reports using various computer programs (SchoolDude, Microsoft Office, etc).

Effective planning and organizational skills.

Ability to assess and implement institutional policies and procedures.

Ability to stay flexible, to think “outside the box”, to prioritize tasks at hand and to lead and manage change in a positive and inclusive manner.

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, methods and equipment of the various trades preferred.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse on-campus population.

Availability to work infrequent evenings and weekends.

Stand, stoop, climb, bend, stretch and walk as needed to successfully install, inspect, repair and/or construct.

Lift, hold and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.

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No

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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.

Oversight of day-to-day operations of the campus housing.

Development, implementation, review, and assessment of policy and procedure directly related to daily responsibilities of campus housing.

Respond to and accommodate housing requests received via phone, email, and in-person.

Scheduling of housing units through Office365 software; maintain master schedule of housing occupancy.

Cleaning of vacated units and placing fresh linens in unit to ensure maximum availability of units.

Laundry (wash, dry, fold, and store) all linens related to housing turn-over.

Maintain housing unit keys, issuing to occupants and checking keys back in after occupant departs.

Plan furniture and linen replacement cycles and recommend capital improvements or major repairs.

Light maintenance and repairs as needed.

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Repairs and maintains building interiors and exteriors, as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Maintains and repairs fluid pumping systems.

Assist in the troubleshooting, testing and repair of laboratory equipment and safety systems.

Tests, locates and repairs problems in electrical circuits and equipment.

Performs related construction tasks.

Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings

Performs general grounds keeping duties, as needed

Share on-call responsibilities with existing Facilities staff

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Work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on annual budget, project prioritization with a focus on maximizing customer satisfaction.

Assist staff electrician with repairs and maintains lighting, power, heating, cooling and utility systems.

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