MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN II

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, 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 including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Background in machining with a minimum of 3 years experience.

Work involves the application of mechanical skills to the maintenance and fabrication of instructional, experimental, research, and operational apparatus and equipment used in laboratories, classrooms, maintenance shops and farming.
Work emphasis is on the fabrication or apparatus for lab and research purposes and the maintenance of such equipment. Employees will exercise some discretion and judgement in determining techniques and methods for completion of the work and to develop a basic understanding of the subject field to which assigned. Assignments are received from instructional or research personnel either by sketches, blueprints and diagrams or orally. Unusual or special assignments are reviewed primarily by observation of results obtained.
This position will travel to different campus buildings to repair equipment and pick up materials as needed.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Operates, maintains, repairs, cleans, rewires, greases, and rebuilds machinery and equipment.

Constructs and assembles components for experiments using various types of metal working tools, such as lathes, mills, drills, welding equipment, CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC fiber laser, CO2 laser and sheet metal tools.

Uses vehicle to deliver or pick up parts, pick up or make deliveries of repaired/new scientific
equipment

Fabricates, modifies, and repairs varied mechanical and electrical apparatus, devices, and test models for experimental, instructional, research, testing, processing, and operational purposes which may involve machine work, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and electrical repairs; assembles and disassembles test models.

Assists other staff with completion of work orders as needed. Help with onsite installation of scientific equipment.