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SHEETMETAL WORKER

FMD-O&M-Sheetmetal Shop

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.

The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 900 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

fmd.uga.edu

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Some nights and weekends may be required to meet departmental needs. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during certain emergency and inclement weather situations.

$37,000

12/01/2021

Yes

01/10/2022

Athens 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).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

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.

An employee allocated to this class of work constructs and installs such sheetmetal fixtures as gutter, downspouts, vents, flashings, and ducts. Work assignments are received through oral and written instructions given before and during the progress of a job. Most work is performed under the supervision of appropriate supervisory personnel. Major repairs and completed jobs are subject to review through observation of results and by checking for compliance with specifications and accepted standards of workmanship.

• Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and practices employed in sheetmetal trades, including sheetmetal layout.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to patch flaws and leaks in metal roofs effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to solder, heliarc weld, and rivet sheetmetal.
• Skill in the use of the tools, equipment, and methods of metal roof application, repair, and sheetmetal construction.

Work at heights and to work on flat and inclined surfaces and from ladders and scaffolds.
Work in adverse weather conditions (e.g. hot, cold, rain, etc.).
*Walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, squat, lift work with hands above your head and work from a standard and/or extended ladder.

Yes

Yes

No

No

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.

Lays out patterns on metal, forms, shapes and fabricates light or heavy-gauge sheet metal to produce such equipment as ventilation and air conditioning ducts, gutter, downspouts, boxes, pails, containers, tanks, roof structures, flashings, smoke pipes, sky lights, kitchen hoods, and tables.

30

May repair leaks on roofs and replace sections of damaged metal roofs. Fastens metal flashings on edges of roofs.

30

Make chicken feeders, rat cages, water troughs, square pans, and other sheetmetal fabrications.

10

Fabricates items from galvanized steel, stainless steel, cooper, aluminum and other types of sheet metal.

10

Installs exhaust fans, air handling units, and heating units.

10

Respond to calls about leaks during heavy rains.

5

Perform related work.

5

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Lisa Price-Johnson

lisawc@uga.edu