Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) position. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), year-round position. The Building Trades Maintenance Worker is responsible for assisting carpenters and painters in the inspection, repair, installation, modification, rebuilding, construction and maintenance of woodwork, masonry, roofing, doors, and hardware on the various structures throughout campus. Independently performs routine tasks related to the above, including the installation of artwork, banners, plaques, signage, window blinds and shades, and general medium-skilled handyperson tasks. Responsible for participating in event set-ups, including staging, chairs, tables, signs, etc. The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday. The position takes a primary responsibility for responding to calls such as damaged or missing window screens, blinds, paper dispensers, as well as furniture repair and adjustments.

Requirements

Familiarity with basic carpentry tools and skills
Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Attention to detail
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program

Nice To Haves

One year of carpentry experience
Painting experience

Responsibilities

Perform general medium-skilled building trades, carpentry, and painting work required to maintain safe and orderly conditions in buildings and adjacent grounds and respond to various customer requests in accordance with established work routines and safety procedures
Assist other Building Trades staff members on projects that require more than one person to efficiently or safely accomplish tasks involving similar work described above
Provide special services for campus customers as needs arise at the direction of the Building Trades Supervisor or Service Center Supervisor