S07677P

SKIDAWAY MAINT TECHNICIAN

VPR-Skidaway Inst Oceanography

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 (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’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 also 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

Commensurate with Experience

01/07/2022

Yes

02/01/2022

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).

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

Research And Lab

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.

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This position is a skilled tradesman Machinist/Welder to perform machine shop work with considerable knowledge in the fabrication of research equipment. The position is responsible for the construction, assembly, and installation of a wide variety of research tools and equipment requiring a high degree of precision tolerances. Work is subject to close inspection for quality and conformance with user requirements. Assignments are received both orally and in the form of rough sketches and drawings.

Strong customer service skills.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

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

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

AutoCAD experience (preferred).

Ability to work independently, conceptualize project and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Considerable knowledge of the properties of metal and alloys, as well as the working properties and heat treatment of a wide variety of metals and plastics.

Skill in the use and care of welding tools and equipment.

Skill in performing intricate welds and brazing of minute parts.

Ability to design and fabricate special components and instruments for research.

Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of the machinist trade.

Ability to do high precision work with hand and/or machine tools.

Ability to use shop mathematic, charts, tables, and handbook formulae.

Ability to read and analyze building blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

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

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the machinist trade.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to understand and interpret information.

Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple projects.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, supervisors and customers.

Stand, stoop, climb, bend, stretch and walk as needed to successfully perform machinist/welding duties.
Lift, hold and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.

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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.

Installs, repairs, and fabricates a wide variety of complex research tools, equipment, parts, and fixtures.

Makes metal parts and prepares the parts for welding repairs instrument parts.

Performs difficult and precise machine operations.

Maintains and repairs welding shop equipment; keeps up shop supplies; repairs specialized laboratory equipment.

40

Constructs parts and assembles new equipment as sketched by others.

Interprets sketches and designs.

Makes mathematical calculations.

Works closely with research personnel in solving design and fabrication problems.

15

Performs fine instrument work utilizing a wide variety of metals and plastics.

Uses a variety of welding methods such as electric arc, tungsten, inert gas, plasma, laser, and electron beam.

Welds and brazes a variety of metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, brass, carbon steel.

20

Sets up and operates lathes, milling machines, grinders, shapers, and other related machinery and equipment.

Other duties as assigned and appropriate.

25

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.

Charles Hartman

Chuck.Hartman@skio.uga.edu

912/598-2442