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Maintenance Assistant

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

Job Details

Posting Number:

G/R16334P

Working Title:

Maintenance Assistant

Department:

Housing-Facilities-Maintenance

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 (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.

About the College/Unit/Department:

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.7 million square feet of facilities and is home to 8,500+ students. The department employs nearly 200 full-time staff members, 20 graduate assistants and 500 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources.In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://housing.uga.edu/

Employment Type:

Employee

Advertised Salary:

$12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date:

05/16/2022

Posting Date:

04/22/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

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

UGA Statement:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Transfer tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.

Percentage of time:

25

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist or perform maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical and AC equipment change out as needed.

Percentage of time:

25

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist or perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as AC equipment cleaning and filter changes, drain maintenance and fire extinguisher or emergency light inspections.

Percentage of time:

20

Duties/Responsibilities:

Escort contractors and outside vendors to specific work areas.

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Keep all work areas clean. Remove trash and debris associated with all day to day tasks.

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Notify supervisor of all work completed so that work orders can be created and/or closed.

Percentage of time:

5

Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned

Percentage of time:

5

Classification Title:

Temporary Service/Maintenance

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Position Summary:

This is a full-time temporary position with the Department of University Housing. The primary purpose of this position is to lend assistance to skilled trade and maintenance workers with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, electrical and/or electronic components found within Housing facilities.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

Some experience with maintenance work is preferred.

Physical Demands:

1. Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds; may work from a ladder or scaffold.
2. Bend at the waist and the knees.
3. Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
4. Use hand tools and power tools.
5. Lift and move items at least 50 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted.
6. Crawl to complete various tasks.
7. May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors, in hot or cold weather conditions.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Contact Details:

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.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Carrie Chitwood

Recruitment Contact Email:

cachitwo@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone:

706-542-8279

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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