Structural Trades I

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado School of Mines’ Facilities Management Structural Trades team is seeking a Structural Trades I professional to maintain and improve campus buildings and facilities. The position performs routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations, and improvements across campus. The employee completes assigned work orders independently and with guidance from supervisors and senior trades staff, with attention to quality workmanship, safety, and customer service. The role offers exposure to multiple maintenance and construction disciplines, hands-on learning, and opportunities to develop skills and advance within the Structural Trades organization. Work includes building maintenance and repair such as drywall, painting, flooring, doors, basic carpentry, remodeling, exterior repairs, and basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and concrete work. The employee also assists with snow and ice removal and documents labor, materials, and work-order completion details. The position works throughout campus in indoor and outdoor environments and requires reporting to campus Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Applicants must be residents of Colorado when applying. Employment is contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

Two years of experience in building maintenance, construction, facilities operations, or a related field; alternatively, a combination of related education, a formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience equal to two years.
Basic knowledge of painting, drywall, framing, carpentry, or general maintenance practices.
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills, including email and work-order management systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Experience must be clearly documented in the application Work History section; “See resume” will not be accepted. Part-time work will be prorated.
Must be a resident of Colorado when submitting the application.
Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with painting and drywall repairs.
Appliance repair experience.
Experience in a facilities maintenance environment.
Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry work.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
Prior relevant state service.

Responsibilities

Perform building maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance, including drywall repair and finishing, interior and exterior painting, and flooring repairs.
Repair and adjust doors, closers, and hardware; complete basic carpentry repairs and installations; and hang boards, pictures, and fixtures.
Participate in unit rehabilitation and remodeling projects and complete exterior building repairs, including siding, gutter, and roofing repairs.
Perform basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and concrete repair and maintenance work.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and make corrections.
Assist with snow and ice removal by shoveling sidewalks, entrances, and walkways, applying ice melt, and operating snow blowers and other assigned equipment.
Support campus safety during weather events and assist with additional departmental needs.
Track and document labor and materials used, enter accurate notes and completion details into the computerized maintenance management system, and manage assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Use email and work-order software effectively and provide customer-focused service.