Structural Trades I

Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
Onsite

About The Position

The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department. This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This full-time, nonexempt position will be supervised by Scott Michelena. Facilities Management oversees the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all academic, administrative, research, and campus infrastructure. Services include engineering, design, renovations, and maintenance of building structures, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection, HVAC/R, plumbing, keyless access, door operators, custodial services, waste and recycling, landscaping, and paving. Operations also manages district energy and utility systems, and provides campus support for facility use and access. This position is in training to assist with a variety of trades duties which involves maintaining, installing, and replacing concrete, asphalt, regulatory signage, benches, seat walls, and fencing on outdoor campus areas. Maintaining motorized winches, electric motors, baskets, motorized bleachers within various sporting event venues. Also responsible for assisting with event support, hauling and moving lab equipment, disassembling and assembling equipment, snow removal, etc. Position is in training and will assist with the following: Assembles, installs, and maintains outdoor components such as tables, benches, stair treads, handrails, fencing, concrete structure walls including masonry and capstones. Fabricates and installs regulatory signage and plaques. Requires the knowledge of anchor systems and other devices for installation. Removes and replaces concrete and asphalt on streets, sidewalks, stairs, loading docks, etc. Including demolition, replacement, grinding, patchwork and safety assessments of these areas. Operates equipment for excavations, lab equipment moves, snow removal, street and sidewalk maintenance and repair utilizing jack hammers, dump trucks with plow and sander, forklift, high ranger, tool cat, skid steer, etc. Establishes customer contacts to estimate and schedule jobs, identifies and orders appropriate materials, manage work orders to perform these jobs. Performs snow and ice removal on walks, drives, streets and parking lots. Provides ADA and general access with types of heavy equipment, including plow trucks, sanders, loaders, and snow pushers, etc. Supports Athletic with sporting events such as football and basketball which includes working football and basketball games for a variety of support from setting trash cans to changing baskets during game time.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of one year of related education, formalized apprenticeship program and one year of full time related work experience.
  • Unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application.
  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (for new hires).
  • Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting.
  • Valid driver's license - Colorado regular – within one year class B CDL.
  • Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.
  • Shift Work - Snow removal outside normal business hours. Special events.
  • On-call Status (for snow removal, emergencies).
  • Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application.
  • The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
  • All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Nice To Haves

  • Directly related state service experience
  • Concrete and asphalt experience
  • Equipment operation experience
  • Snow removal experience

Responsibilities

  • Assist with maintaining, installing, and replacing concrete, asphalt, regulatory signage, benches, seat walls, and fencing on outdoor campus areas.
  • Maintain motorized winches, electric motors, baskets, and motorized bleachers within various sporting event venues.
  • Assist with event support, hauling and moving lab equipment, disassembling and assembling equipment, and snow removal.
  • Assemble, install, and maintain outdoor components such as tables, benches, stair treads, handrails, fencing, and concrete structure walls including masonry and capstones.
  • Fabricate and install regulatory signage and plaques.
  • Remove and replace concrete and asphalt on streets, sidewalks, stairs, and loading docks, including demolition, replacement, grinding, patchwork, and safety assessments.
  • Operate equipment for excavations, lab equipment moves, snow removal, and street and sidewalk maintenance and repair.
  • Establish customer contacts to estimate and schedule jobs, identify and order appropriate materials, and manage work orders.
  • Perform snow and ice removal on walks, drives, streets, and parking lots.
  • Provide ADA and general access with heavy equipment, including plow trucks, sanders, loaders, and snow pushers.
  • Support Athletic events such as football and basketball games, including setting trash cans and changing baskets during game time.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package
  • Collaborative atmosphere
  • Focus on work-life balance
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