Structural Trades II

State of ColoradoDenver, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a skilled Structural Trades II professional to join our Facilities Management team. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of our campus by performing advanced building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and preventative maintenance activities across a wide variety of facilities. If you enjoy solving complex building issues, working independently, collaborating with skilled trades professionals, and seeing the direct impact of your work every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

  • Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which included: Experience performing building maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction work.
  • Experience with advanced drywall repair, finishing, and painting techniques.
  • Experience with carpentry and general building repairs.
  • Basic computer skills, including email and computerized work order systems.
  • Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with contractors and vendors.
  • Welding experience.
  • Experience coordinating projects with multiple trades.
  • Leadership or crew lead experience.
  • Facilities maintenance experience in an institutional, higher education, healthcare, or commercial environment.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Prior relevant state service.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled maintenance and repair work on a wide range of structural building systems and components, including drywall installation, repair, finishing, and advanced painting techniques.
  • Carpentry repairs including framing, trim work, shelving, cabinetry, and general building repairs.
  • Installation of whiteboards, bulletin boards, signage, artwork, fixtures, and other building components.
  • Flooring, wall, ceiling, door, and window repairs.
  • Roofing, siding, gutter, masonry, concrete, and exterior building repairs.
  • Weatherproofing and building envelope maintenance.
  • Preventative maintenance inspections and corrective repairs.
  • Renovation and special project support.
  • Emergency response activities as needed.
  • Minor furniture, appliance, and equipment repairs.
  • Independently diagnose facility issues, determine appropriate repair methods, select materials and equipment, and complete projects safely and efficiently.
  • During winter weather events, help ensure campus safety by shoveling snow and clearing walkways, applying ice melt appropriately, and operating snow blowers and other assigned equipment.
  • Support campus operations and special assignments as needed.
  • Accurately document labor hours, materials used, completed work activities, and preventative maintenance tasks using the university's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability plans
  • Dependent tuition benefit
  • Retirement plans
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month
  • Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests
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