✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications.

✓Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

Certifications

✓or two (2) years of experience at the lower level General Trades Tech 2 (FET031) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses.

Education

✓High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment

Qualifications

✓Experience in construction of previous facilities preferred but not required.

✓The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

✓Drug Screening

✓TB Evaluation

✓Annual Influenza*

✓Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience: preferred

General Mechanical Knowledge. preferred

At least Two years’ experience in installation or repair. preferred

Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hardware, lock installation, painting, wallboard, industrial maintenance OR technical school graduate and skilled problem-solver. preferred

+Benefits

Benefits package (see posting)

About the role

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: General Trades Craftsman - GRHS, Savannah, GA Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000001634

Day Compensation Details: $39,010.40

Description - External GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of General Trades Craftsman (General Trades Tech 3) with our Engineering and Maintenance Department. This position will work on 1st Shift, 40 hours a week as a full-time position. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

This position performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Installs and maintains security, climate control, and other facilities systems.
May serve as a lead worker and/or supervise support staff.
Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
Diagnoses and corrects mechanical and structural problems, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
Ensures all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness. Handles hazardous materials according to laws and regulations.
Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the systems.
Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and equipment.
Performs basic and skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks.
Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Reads, utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
Renovates or builds additions to existing facilities.
Repairs and performs maintenance on plumbing fixtures, lighting, air vents and air conditioning units and facilities.
Wears safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the

, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience: General Mechanical Knowledge. At least Two years’ experience in installation or repair. Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hardware, lock installation, painting, wallboard, industrial maintenance OR technical school graduate and skilled problem-solver.

Experience in construction of previous facilities preferred but not required. For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level General Trades Tech 2 (FET031) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.