Facilities Office Assistant Job at University of Georgia in Athens

Facilities Office Assistant

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Posting Details

Position Details
Posting Number G/R28447P
Working Title Facilities Office Assistant
Department Housing-Facilities-Admin
Location of Vacancy Athens Area

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, 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. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: 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, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived from student housing fees and other non-state sources. The mission focuses on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness, responsibility, and well-being.

Employment Type: Employee
Additional Schedule Information: Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. The preferred hours for this position are Monday 8am–5pm, Wednesday 8am–5pm, Friday 9am–1pm. Applicants can customize hours but must not exceed 20 hours per week. Advertised Salary: $11.75/hour. Anticipated Start Date: 08/25/2025. Posting Date: 07/15/2025. Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

Responsibilities

• Develop an extensive knowledge of maintenance-related tasks and delegate these tasks to the right staff member in a timely manner.
• Have a solid understanding of the housing campus layout and property numbers.
• Assist with administrative duties and create training material for Residential Program Services facilities staff.
• Escort contractors and outside vendors to specific work areas. Assist the work control manager and work control assistant with key control for contractors and vendors needing access to buildings.
• Create work orders in AIM.
• Clean, wash and maintain UGA vehicles and LSVs.
• Other duties as needed.

Position Details

Position Information: Classification Title Student Assistant; FLSA Non-Exempt; Job Code; FTE .50

Minimum Qualifications/Position Summary: The Housing Department Facilities Office Assistant helps on-campus residents maintain the highest quality of life by expediting maintenance and building services work requests.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, and Competencies

• Use the following methods of communication: Online work tickets, Direct communication, Email, Two-way radio, Telephone.
• Office skills include: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Database management; General office skills.

Physical Demands

Consistent with a typical office environment. Driving required.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes. This position has operation, access, or control of financial resources? No. Is having a P-Card an essential function? No. Does this position require driving? Yes. Interaction with or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? Yes. Security Access: Yes.

Background Investigation

Offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and verification of credentials/employment history. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Carrie Chitwood
Email: Cachitwo@uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-8279

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you currently enrolled at the University of Georgia for at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (graduate) for this semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have another job on campus? If so, where and how many hours do you currently work per week?
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: Resume/CV; Cover Letter. Optional Documents: (as applicable)