Temporary Facilities Office Assistant

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Facilities Office Assistant for its Housing Department. This role involves assisting on-campus residents with maintenance requests and escorting contractors. Candidates should have relevant experience and be adept at administrative tasks. The position offers a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with compensation at $14.00 per hour. Applicants will undergo a background check and may need to drive a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of maintenance tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Escort contractors and manage access for repairs.
• Assist with administrative duties.
• Create work orders in AIM.
• Maintain UGA vehicles.

Job description

Temporary Facilities Office Assistant

Job Summary: The Housing Department Facilities Office Assistant assists on‑campus residents with maintenance and building services requests, expediting resolutions and escorting contractors during inspections and repair work.

Posting Details

Position: Temporary Facilities Office Assistant (G/R32391P) – Department Housing‑Facilities‑Maintenance. Employment Type: Employee. Additional Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Salary: $14.00 per hour. Start Date: 05/11/2026. Closing Date: Open until filled.

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the flagship public university of Georgia. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

Equal Opportunity: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop an extensive knowledge of maintenance related tasks and delegate these tasks to the right staff member in an appropriate, timely manner.
• Escort contractors and outside vendors to specific work areas. Assist work control manager and work control assistant with key control for contractors and vendors needing access to our buildings.
• Assist with administrative duties.
• Create work orders in AIM.
• Clean, wash and maintain UGA vehicles and LSV’s.
• Other duties as needed.

Position Summary

The Housing Department Facilities Office Assistant helps on‑campus residents maintain the highest quality of life in their living space by expediting maintenance and building services work requests to get them resolved as quickly as possible. The office assistant also escorts contractors on campus for inspections and repair work.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies.

Physical Demands

1. Bend at the waist and the knees.
2. Work with arms and hands overhead for extended periods of time.
3. Crawl to complete various tasks.
4. May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors, in hot or cold weather conditions.
5. Drive a state vehicle.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Carrie Chitwood, Email: [e-mail], Phone: 706‑542‑8279.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: Resume/CV.