Skilled Trades Worker

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• Posting Number: S14698P
• Working Title:
  
  Skilled Trades Worker
• Department: FMD‑O&M‑Plumbing Shop
• Posting Type:
  External
• Retention Plan: TRS
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM (may require after‑hours, evenings, weekends for emergencies or planned work)
• Advertised Salary: $35,500
• Posting Date: 02/13/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 03/16/2026
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Classificatio
  
  Title:
  
  Trades Worker I
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Special Instructions To Applicants:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States (citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national authorized to work without employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and maintain eligibility thereafter. 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, veteran status or other protected status.

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This is skilled technical work at a journeyman level involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plumbing systems and components. Work will be performed mostly under the general supervision and at times and within capabilities, this position will work independently to perform lower level duties. This position provides the opportunity to learn and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be considered for future plumbing vacancies, if interested.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use standard hand tools and equipment common to the mechanical and structural trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of mechanical and electrical building equipment; tools and…