Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring: Carpentry Maintenance/Construction Wo

Overview

Job Title: Carpentry Maintenance/Construction Worker

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290897

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan.

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university located in Atlanta, with a focus on excellence in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. The Institute serves a large student body and conducts extensive research across diverse fields.

Job Summary

This position will take on lead responsibilities in the carpentry shop. It will also perform a variety of basic, semi-skilled mechanical and building trade tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, as well as simple construction and fabrication work within assigned facilities. The position may supervise in the absence of the Carpenter Foreperson.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned buildings, fixtures, machines, appliances, and other units; note where maintenance or repair is required.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair services on appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC units, etc.
• Install lavatory fixtures, ceilings, floor tiles, locks, glass, doors, etc.
• Perform fabrication and finishing of walls, shelving, cabinetry, storage areas, etc., in constructing remodeled or expanded facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance and construction work performed by contractors.
• May provide design input.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma.
• Experience: Two to three years of job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or two years of college coursework.
• Painting experience (Sanding, Scraping, and Priming).
• Previous experience in residential, commercial or industrial painting.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Basic skills in carpentry, electrical systems, fabrication, general construction, mechanical, plumbing, staging, and equipment installation; use of power hand tools including a circular saw, hammer drill, air operated tools, common hand tools, ladders and scaffolding, drill press, table saw, and band saw, outdoor power equipment.

Salary

Pay Range: $21.20-$28.83/hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and employment. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. More information on policies is available in the policy manual.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card or a security clearance.

Location

Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.