General Trades Technician 1

Georgia Department of Corrections; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a skilled trades technician to perform semiskilled and skilled building maintenance and repair on state facility buildings and related systems. Work under direct supervision with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

This role involves installing and maintaining security and climate control systems, traveling within Georgia as needed, and using hand and power tools to complete tasks with minimal supervision when possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 1 year of building repairs/maintenance experience.
• Experience in building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs semiskilled and skilled building trades work in repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures.
• Installs and maintains security and climate control systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Installs and maintains security, climate control and other facilities systems.

Minimum Qualification

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.

Preferred Qualification

• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Job Details

• Completion of a vocational-technical school program in a skilled trade will substitute for the required experience.
• Candidates should possess strong time management skills and the ability to work independently while making sound decisions with limited supervision.
• A company vehicle is provided for work related travel.
• Occasional travel to other areas of Georgia may be required to provide stateside support as needed.
• This position may be filled as a General Trades Tech 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.