Assistant Welding Inspector Jobs in Macon, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work in the basic trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet University standards. Assists more skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades areas, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and locks.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical (lights, light tube changes, ballasts, outlets, circuitry, electrical panels), and mechanical systems including controls, pump, and motors.
• Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems, and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection/equipment systems, sprinkler systems, and assisting in structural and roof inspections.

• Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, air handling, and refrigeration units, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment.
• Assists with and learns to repair, maintain, and install waste, vent, and domestic water distribution systems. May assist in welding or fabricating tasks.
• Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of university facilities.
• Responds to college emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Operates a college vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures of the University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Common hand tools; basic recordkeeping techniques; basic workplace safety procedures; basic use of computers to access automated recordkeeping tools and use email; basic customer service practices.
Skills in:
Basic computer use to maintain logs, inventories; respond to service requests and emails; access the computerized maintenance management system; access automated control systems.
Ability to:
Learn the functions of and use a variety of tools and power equipment; maintain routine records and reports in computerized and written formats; effectively use email; learn and apply health and safety regulations; perform assigned tasks independently and ask for supervision or guidance as needed; understand and follow oral and written directions; work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Minimum Position Requirements:
High school or equivalent. One year of general experience including trades or labor, or custodial work.
Education or training in the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for work experience. Must have a valid driver's
license for operation of a motor vehicle and possess an acceptable driving record.
Work Environment:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing job duties. Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
Direct reports:
None
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.
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