Construction Technician

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. The Construction Technician position is responsible for performing work associated with interior and exterior building envelopes. This work includes, but is not limited to, construction carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, wall finishing, flooring, doors and windows, furniture and cabinets, ceilings, and wall hangings. These areas of responsibility can require work as an individual or in a team setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Rough carpentry: Construction of exterior and interior walls using lumber or metal stud, floor systems, roof systems, stairs, and entryways. Installation of drywall, underlayment, roofing, guttering, doors, windows, etc. • Finish carpentry: Installation of various floor coverings such as carpet, tile, and hardwood. Installation and repair of ceilings and suspended ceiling systems. Installation of various wall coverings and finishing such as drywall and plaster finish, painting, staining, tile and grouting, etc. Installation of trim work. • General construction and repair work: Including, but not limited to, installation of indoor and outdoor light fixtures, door and window hardware, and stair systems. Form building for concrete structures and flat work. • The set up and safe use of wood shop machinery, electric and pneumatic tools, and various hand tools. • Furniture and cabinet making and repairing. • Window and door installation and repair. • General locksmith services: Installing door and window hardware, changing lock cores, cutting keys. • Installation of wall hangings, interior/exterior decorations, and signage. • Special event backdrop and stage construction. Construction related to general event preparation. • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential or commercial construction, rough or finish carpentry, handyman services, flooring installation, or other general construction is preferred.
Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, Google, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Ability to learn and effectively use ADP time keeping system.
Valid United States driver’s license required
Ability to communicate effectively within leadership, other technicians, and client audiences.
Ability to read and follow blueprints, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively within leadership, technician, and client audiences.
Ability to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work without supervision and shift work priorities; deal appropriately with multiple deadlines.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Willingness to seek out and work with peers to determine and apply best practices.
Demonstrated capability to handle competing priorities in a complex environment and communicate progress against project requirements.
Must be willing to work as a team member in a broader institutional setting to achieve divisional goals and objectives.
Possesses a commitment to the values associated with a nationally respected, liberal arts educational environment.
Attend training sessions and/or seminars to maintain or enhance skills that may be required for the successful operation of Facilities Management.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or apprentice program preferred.
Completion of applicable trade school training is preferred.
Wood shop experience in set up and safe operation of shop tools such as table saws, lathes, planers, etc. is preferred.
Experience with various hand tools, cordless electric tools, and pneumatic tools.
Manlift operator certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Rough carpentry: Construction of exterior and interior walls using lumber or metal stud, floor systems, roof systems, stairs, and entryways. Installation of drywall, underlayment, roofing, guttering, doors, windows, etc.
Finish carpentry: Installation of various floor coverings such as carpet, tile, and hardwood. Installation and repair of ceilings and suspended ceiling systems. Installation of various wall coverings and finishing such as drywall and plaster finish, painting, staining, tile and grouting, etc. Installation of trim work.
General construction and repair work: Including, but not limited to, installation of indoor and outdoor light fixtures, door and window hardware, and stair systems. Form building for concrete structures and flat work.
The set up and safe use of wood shop machinery, electric and pneumatic tools, and various hand tools.
Furniture and cabinet making and repairing.
Window and door installation and repair.
General locksmith services: Installing door and window hardware, changing lock cores, cutting keys.
Installation of wall hangings, interior/exterior decorations, and signage.
Special event backdrop and stage construction. Construction related to general event preparation.
Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.
Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Additional voluntary benefits, Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits.
All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.
Vacation Time, Personal Time (hourly) and Sick Time policies
Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households.
Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
University Libraries
Peeler art galleries
Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
Ubben lecture series
Free athletic events
Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
Employee discounted meal plan
Free parking
Nature park, including walking and biking trails
Personal duplicating and printing discounts