General Trades Technician - Columbus

State of Georgia; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled maintenance personnel to join their team. This role involves a variety of building trades work including repairs, maintenance, and installation of essential systems in state buildings. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in building repairs, carpentry, and plumbing, ensuring facilities are well-maintained and operational. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits as part of a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and work-life balance. If you are passionate about maintaining and improving facilities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in building repairs and maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on state buildings.
• Install and maintain security and climate control systems.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on facilities.

Skills

Building repairs

Maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Roofing

Plumbing

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Trade-related tools

Plant equipment

Building automation systems

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. Operates plant equipment and building automation systems. Operates trade related tools and equipment. Performs basic and skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks. Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment. Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Repairs and performs maintenance on plumbing fixtures, lighting, air vents and air conditioning units and facilities. Wears safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits.

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment. Note: Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses.

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• Requisition ID: FAC04A2
• Number of Openings: 2
• Shift: Variable
• Posting End Date: Apr 1, 2025