The Georgia Department of Labor is seeking a skilled Craftsman (also known as a Maintenance Technician). This position is located in Atlanta, GA, at the GDOL main office.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Installs and maintains security, climate control and other facilities systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Incumbent must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some electrical experience

Perks and Programs

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and sick leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Additional Information

Because of 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. Applicants who are not selected may not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The hiring process may involve one or more of the following: an interview, a timed written exercise, and/or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager.

All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.