Skilled Craftsman

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Skilled Craftsman to perform routine maintenance and repairs across the University. Responsibilities include carpentry, facility inspections, and assisting with event preparations. This full-time role demands physical labor and effective communication skills, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement Plan participation

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience as a skilled craftsman or related experience.
• Ability to lift and perform labor tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, including doors, locks, and HVAC.
• Complete carpentry projects and provide estimates to departments.
• Assist with special events preparation.

Skills

Physical labor

Customer service

Time management

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Skilled Craftsman
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279438
About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

Performs and assists with various, routine maintenance tasks and repairs throughout the University.Inspects and repairs University facilities and equipment. Plans and assists with office moves, transports furniture across campus, and discards/replaces University furniture as needed. Assists with preparation and set-up for University events. Provides other maintenance services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance throughout the University, to include doors and locks, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior/exterior of buildings, etc.
• Completes carpentry projects across campus, provides estimates to departments.
• Assists with preparation and set up for campus special and/or athletic events.
• Oversees contractor projects within carpentry department.
• Assists with office, classroom, and lab furniture moves.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or GED

Required Experience
6 months to 1 year of experience as a skilled craftsman or related experience.

Other Requirements

Ability to perform physical labor to include but not limited to lifting, pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds, climbing and working from ladders and performing manual labor tasks for extended periods.

Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $26,575 to $38,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to operate all types of equipment
Ability to communicate effectively to ensure tasks are completed within a certain timeline
Ability to facilitate daily tasks and prioritize work orders

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building maintenance
Knowledge of door equipment installation, key codes and master key system

SKILLS
Skilled in customer service
Skilled in time management
Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical 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, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Other Information

Other Requirements

Ability to perform physical labor to include but not limited to lifting, pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds, climbing and working from ladders and performing manual labor tasks for extended periods.

Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.