Job Details

Skilled Trades Helper

Position Number: 7024992
Location: Athens, AL
Position Type: Facilities Management

Skilled Trades Helper Closing Date:

Job Duties:

Perform a variety of semiskilled duties, including but not limited to basic plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, painting, carpentry, and grounds maintenance for the repair and preventative maintenance of university buildings and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform basic general maintenance and repairs to campus buildings and other facilities throughout the university under direct supervision
Under direct supervision, perform basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks
Maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces in regard to painting, cleaning surfaces, pressure washing, installing, and repairing flooring and carpets
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting of various building systems, and associated components
Coordinate with supervisors to schedule repairs and maintenance
Load and unload the truck and move furniture and equipment as needed
Use power tools to assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure furniture and equipment
Assist in preparing both indoor and outdoor spaces for events for employees, visitors, and the public, as needed by campus operations
Assist with emergency preparedness and support as needed, including snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, etc.
Complete other duties as assigned, including but not limited to the care and upkeep of grounds and landscaping, including mowing, mulching, trimming, etc.

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of coating materials, required tools, and equipment
Knowledge of the use of appropriate materials for various types of surfaces

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work off of and to set up scaffolding in a productive and safe manner
Ability to organize and plan daily work assignments
Ability to work independently
Ability to react to change productively

PREFERRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

Plumbing experience
Knowledge of electrical components
HVAC systems experience
Painting experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate a large range of landscaping and maintenance equipment
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with others
Ability to understand electronic work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and similar products used in all areas of maintenance
Must have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.
Ability to adjust or move objects up to 100 pounds
Must be able to distinguish among colors

Salary Schedule:

Wage Range: $16.25 - $20.32 - $24.38 per hour

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Societys "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.