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Carpenter - Griffin Campus

CAES-Griffin Campus

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

While the University of Georgia Griffin Campus is mostly known for its groundbreaking advancements in agricultural and environmental sciences, UGA-Griffin also offers a growing list of undergraduate degree completion programs and full graduate degree programs from five of UGA’s schools and colleges.

https://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/griffin-campus.html

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:30p

$39,800 - $44,095 depending upon qualifications

10/20/2021

Yes

11/01/2021

Griffin 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

Trades

1.00

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.

This position will install, repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, ceilings, drywall, concrete structures and building exteriors. The Carpenter position should be journeyman level with knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials tools and practices of the carpentry and painting trade. This position will also be the campus locksmith installing locks, door, knobs, and building hardware and cut keys while maintaining the Campus master key system. The position will clean and prepare and surfaces, and paint exterior and interior walls and ceiling of buildings. This position will perform other functions related to the general activities in facilities operation and maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools and practices of carpentry and painting trade. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to successfully manage hazardous waste satellite facility. Ability to effectively supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and university personnel. Skilled in the use of standard tools and equipment of the trades.

Use hands to reach and handle tools and objects; climb ladders and scaffolds; work from heights; lift up to 50 pounds; drive fork lift and vehicles.

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

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.

Performs carpentry work, repairs and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings, and exteriors of buildings. Requisitions carpentry materials and supplies.

35

Pressure washes buildings, pavers and concrete surfaces to remove direct, mold and mildew.

10

Modifies, repairs and installs laboratory furnishing. Hang blinds, installs cork-board and shelves, and replaces toilet accessories and partitions.

5

Determines and discusses painting needs with department personnel. Cleans and prepares surfaces, paints interior and exterior walls and ceiling of buildings. Requisition painting materials and supplies.

35

Move furniture and operate forklift and mobile platforms.

5

Assist other skilled tradesmen and performs related work as required.

10