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District 4 - Tifton - Bridge Headquarters (District Office Facilities) - TRT050 - Transportation Tech 1 (PG-G) - General Trades Technician 1

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Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

JOB SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provide advanced‐level technical support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. 

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: : Under direct supervision, with specific instruction performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of an assigned facility and related structures. Preventive maintenance of physical structures, major/minor signs or electrical devices, installs and maintains security, climate control and other facilities systems.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

  
STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
•    High school diploma or GED 

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
•    Experience performing grounds maintenance and building maintenance including servicing HVAC, cleaning coils, changing air filters, plumbing repairs and changing electrical ballasts.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform vehicle preventive maintenance including oil changes and scheduling Preventive Maintenance Services on motor pool vehicles.
•    Knowledge and experience using the P-Card for purchases related to facility maintenance and/or repairs.
•    Ability to operate hand and power tools, materials and equipment. 
•    Ability to independently identify building repair and maintenance requirements. 
•    Ability to perform moderately difficult repair and maintenance tasks without supervision and to notify Administrative Operations Manager to correct more complex problems. 
•    Committed to providing quality customer service. 
•    Demonstrated skills in reading, writing, and basic mathematics. 
•    Demonstrated ability to understand and apply written and oral instructions. 
•    Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, or walk for long periods of time; exert oneself physically over time. 
•    Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. 
•    Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. 
•    Possesses accurate eye-hand coordination. 

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License. 
•    Ability to perform preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. 
•    Ability to complete required forms and reports to include data entry. 
•    Ability to assist during emergencies including after hours and weekends.
•    Ability to crawl on hands and knees and use hand tools in tight spaces. 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE 

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR 
CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.  

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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