Skilled Trades Worker

gsu; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Student Center is seeking a skilled Skills Trade Worker to perform advanced maintenance and renovation tasks across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and related trades.

The role involves performing preventative maintenance, transporting supplies, welding, concrete work, painting, installing motors/pumps, heavy equipment operation, and general facility upkeep. A technical/ vocational background and a Georgia driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade.
• Or a HS diploma/GED with 1 year experience in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor operations, maintenance, installation, and repair of HVAC, heating equipment, and plumbing.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to HVAC and Heating.
• Transports raw materials and semi-finished products or supplies between department facilities on and off campus.
• Performs minor welding repairs; operates power tools.
• Performs light carpentry work such as rebuilding the dry sauna and table repairs.
• Mixes and pours concrete for foundations and fixtures.
• Performs sheetrock repair and painting.
• Installs, repairs and services motors, pumps, and fans.
• Operates heavy machinery, such as front-end loader, backhoe and lift.
• Assists in changing light bulbs and ballasts.
• Assists with floor cleaning such as terrazzo flooring through the facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade

High school diploma or GED with 1 year relevant experience

Tools

HVAC hand tools

Electrical meters

Wrenches

Job description

Skills Trade Worker

Student Success

Student Center

These are exciting times in the Student Center and we are thrilled to have you become a part of our team. The Student Center is seeking an experienced Skills Trade Worker. The incumbent will be required to perform advance level duties in maintenance and renovation tasks, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and other building trades work.

WHAT MAKESStudent CenterA GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs minor operations, maintenance, installation, and repair of HVAC, heating equipment, and plumbing.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to HVAC and Heating.
• Transports raw materials and semi-finished products or supplies between department facilities on and off campus.
• Performs minor welding repairs; operates power tools.
• Performs light carpentry work such as rebuilding the dry sauna and table repairs.
• Mixes and pours concrete for foundations and fixtures.
• Performs sheetrock repair and painting.
• Installs, repairs and services motors, pumps, and fans.
• Operates heavy machinery, such as front-end loader, backhoe and lift.
• Assists in changing light bulbs and ballasts.
• Assists with floor cleaning such as terrazzo flooring through the facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

• Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade area; or high school diploma or GED and one year experience in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in HVAC and heating.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or other related trades.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual tasks.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in HVAC and heating and plumbing field, such as jacks, meters, wrenches, etc.

To be fully considered for this position, all applicants must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• 3 Professional references

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