Skilled Trades Technician

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; 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

Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA is seeking a Skilled Trades Technician to perform journeyman level work across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.

The role involves completing carpentry, repairing plumbing, maintaining doors, installing electrical conduits, and leading a small maintenance team while using the work order system daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2+ years in facilities maintenance or skilled trades with experience in at least two areas (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, or carpentry).
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry and finish work in campus facilities.
• Repair plumbing supply lines, drains, valves, rebuild toilets; replace faucets.
• Repair and maintain doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings and exteriors of buildings.
• Install, repair and service electrical devices; run conduits, wires, and switches for additions or alterations.
• Install, repair and service HVACR appliances and equipment; troubleshoot for energy savings.
• Lead workers, assign duties, train group, provide technical guidance.
• Use a work order system daily to manage tasks.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Mechanical systems

Safety procedures

Tools

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HVAC Certification

Plumbing Certification

Carpentry Certification

Tools

Hand & Power Tools

Job description

Job Title: Skilled Trades Technician

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 295972

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled or journeyman level work in a combination of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and/or building systems.

Responsibilities

Completes general carpentry and finish work in all campus owned facilities.

Repairs plumbing supply lines, drains, valves, rebuilds toilets; replaces faucets.

Repairs and maintains doors, floors, windows, partitions, ceilings and exteriors of buildings.

Installs, repairs, and services electrical appliances, devices, and equipment; installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems.

Installs, repairs and services HVACR appliances and equipment by troubleshooting, replacing necessary parts, and operation of those devices for optimal performance and energy savings.

Acts as a lead worker over other maintenance technicians and helpers; assigns duties and instructs group work; ensures continuing performance among the work group; serves in a technical support role for the workgroup providing instruction in complex or unfamiliar tasks.

Uses a work order system daily to manage tasks.

Performs related duties and other tasks assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in facilities maintenance or skilled trades, including experience in at least two of the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, or carpentry.

Must be able to pass pre‑employment criminal background check and drug test.

Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in facilities maintenance or skilled trades.

Technical or vocational diploma or degree in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or other related maintenance field.

Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or construction related field.

Experience leading or coordinating the work of maintenance personnel or training other maintenance staff.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices.

Knowledge of best practices and safety procedures.

Knowledge and ability to perform in at least two of the following: HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical system installation, repair and maintenance principles, carpentry repair and construction principles.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College 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 Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. 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 Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.