Skilled Craft Maintenance Worker I

Inside Higher Ed; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public university in Georgia seeks a Skilled Craft Maintenance Worker I to perform essential maintenance duties across various university properties, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical tasks. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package. If you are skilled in maintenance and problem-solving, apply now to enhance our facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic duties in maintenance of university property, including repairs.
• Utilize computerized work order system to initiate and complete work orders.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to order parts and supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices

Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools

Skill in decision making and problem solving

Skill in interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Skilled Craft Maintenance Worker I

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 291967

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing basic duties in the maintenance of university property including buildings, other facilities, vehicles, and grounds. An incumbent in this position may be designated Skilled Maintenance Worker.

Responsibilities

Repair and Maintenance (70%)

• Makes basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, painting, and carpentry installations and repairs.
• Locates underground utilities as needed.
• Assists with repairs and/or changes out appliances as needed.
• Assists with routine preventive maintenance and repairs on systems.
• Assists other trades and Facilities staff with repair, maintenance, deliveries, moves and setups as needed.
• Plans work in accordance with written weekly schedules and coordinates the work to fit into work schedule with other shops.

General Duties (30%)

• Utilizes computerized work order system to initiate, schedule, complete, and close out work orders.
• Coordinates with administrative staff to order parts and supplies as needed to complete work orders.
• May load and unload trucks.
• Cleans, fuels, and prepares fleet vehicles or golf carts for use by faculty and staff.
• Drives golf cart for campus visitors, as requested and scheduled.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completing of high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications

• Possession of valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Experience

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check: Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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