Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting application for the Moving Setup Worker on the Dahlonega campus. The Moving Step-up Worker is responsible for Hands-on position that performs manual labor for set-ups, events, and campus moves.

• Performs manual labor to set up events, meetings and campus moves.
• Monitors calendar & schedule requests as needed.
• Operates basic power tools; maintains tools and equipment needed to perform work.
• Provides after-hours and weekend support related to special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic power tools.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time to include, but not limited to, lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; ability to climb and work from ladders up to 32 feet tall; ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies, and to perform minor repairs as needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow specific oral and written instruction.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment; Able to operate small hand tools; Balancing; Bending Over; Carrying; Climb up and down ladder; Climb up onto and down from equipment. Crawling; Crouching; Eye/hand coordination; Grasping; Hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological; Hearing; Inside/outside environmental factors; Kneeling; Constant, heavy, constant lifting; Moving; Pulling; Pushing; Reaching; Reaching Overhead; Repetitive use of hands/arms; Repetitive use of legs; Sitting; Standing; Stooping; Talking; Twisting; Walking (include distance); ability to work heights up to 60 feet using man lifts and ladders; operate vehicles; trucks; golf carts. Ability to operate power tools.

• Requires a current State of Georgia Driver's License.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

• Position of Trust