Job Title: Skilled Craftsperson - General Helper Location: Clayton State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 295722 About Us Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses. The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We¿ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education¿s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For. Job Summary The Skilled Craftsperson - General Helper is responsible for performing entry level duties such as changing light bulbs and ballasts, replacing filters on air handlers, and assisting all trade workers in the housing operations and maintenance areas. The position will be responsible for any other assigned maintenance repair duties on the campus and provide back up support in absence of technical maintenance staff. This position plays a key role to support the housing operations facilities team on the campus. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Operations in the Housing Operations department. Responsibilities Changes light bulbs and ballasts campus wide Changes filters in HVAC equipment. May assist skilled trade workers with repairs to University housing facilities. Prepares reports, order parts and complete daily worksheets on all work performed. This position requires the employee to be available in the event of an emergency. Will serve as a backup for any absent staff. Coordinates inventory of maintenance supplies. Monitors and follow up on assigned work orders for status update and timely completion. Communicates with administrators and supervisors regarding service need changes, customer service levels, and equipment needs. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Valid Georgia Driver¿s License required. Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders. Some related experience. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Multiple years of related experience as a general helper in related industries or trades. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of proper operation and use of tools and equipment required for this position. Ability to work within a team. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to perform constant, intense physical labor; move & use equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to perform duties requiring push/pull activity, hand/finger coordination, constant repetitive motion of wrist, arm & shoulder; reach, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, & kneel; work with dust, fumes and odors associated with a mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) environment. Must be able to wear safety and protective equipment as needed. Ability to work from an extension ladder/lift. Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Experience and knowledge of building services systems, and functions. Knowledge of maintenance supplies, techniques, design and implementation. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18\_personnel\_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
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