Skilled Trades Worker

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Renovations Department is seeking a Skilled Trades Worker to join their team. This role involves performing renovation tasks across various trades, including electrical, carpentry, and painting. The department is described as a knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners, offering professional development and mentorship within a rapidly growing academic setting. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade area; or high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade.
A valid Georgia Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

General painting knowledge, method, and procedures.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of electrical, painting, carpentry, and other related trades.
Able to work in confined spaces, lift or carry heavy items more than 50 lbs.
Ability to operate power tools, heavy machinery such as forklift, boom lift, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs renovation tasks which include electrical, carpentry and painting.
Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted using sandpaper, steel wool, scrapers, soap and water.
Operates power tools, heavy machinery such as forklift, boom lift, etc.
Paints interior and exterior walls and ceiling with brushes, rollers and spray guns.
Performs electrical work in tandem with an electrician by performing demolition, installation of electrical fixtures, installing conduit, pulling wire.
Performs light carpentry work, repairs locks.
Performs minor renovations.
Performs semi-skilled tasks (in various trades).
Cleans work areas, sweeps, collects trash, assists in demolition activities, moves supplies and equipment, and performs routine renovations.