Senior Trades Worker

Senior Trades Worker

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• Posting Number S14834P
• Working Title Senior Trades Worker
• Department Housing-Facilities-Maintenance
• Posting Type External
• Retirement Plan TRS
• Employment Type
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility Full/Part time Full Time
• Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Some evening and weekend work required
• Advertised Salary $40,000
• Posting Date 03/09/2026
• Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 04/20/2026

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full‑time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self‑supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non‑state sources.

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Five years of experience, vocational training in one of the applicable trades, or any equivalent combination of training and experience

The primary function of this position is to support the administrative burden regarding parts, supplies and materials, oversee the training of entry level maintenance staff and perform a variety of building maintenance tasks in and around the residence halls of the assigned facilities zone. This position serves one of five facilities zones housing between 1,000 – 2,000 residents. It is expected to maintain a working knowledge of the building elements and facility components within the assigned area and support cross‑training to accept from and support other personnel of adjacent zones.

The position performs duties necessary to uphold communication and customer service with a variety of peers, residents and other departmental stakeholders; performs periodic duties during weekend and holiday shifts to uphold the standards of care for a 24‑hour, seven‑day a week residential program.

• Safely operates and uses various tools associated with the skilled trades worker field, e.g. power and hand tools.
• Carries out work assignments with the expected degree of independence and with limited callbacks for cleanup or additional repairs.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates in a professional and consistent manner with a wide variety of individuals such as building service workers, residence hall staff, students/families and other team members via telephone, in writing, or in person.
• Proven ability to work as a team member.
• Can effectively utilize a variety of computer applications in the completion of assigned tasks, including but not limited to One Source, the Microsoft Office Suite, UGA email and employee…