Trades Helper - Construction
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$20 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Support essential maintenance and construction activities that help ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities. Assist skilled tradesmen and perform semi-skilled duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities and in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and renovation of buildings, structures and fixtures.
Requirements
- Work requires an education/training background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts or trades.
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist skilled tradesmen to include plumbers, steamfitters, electricians, carpenters, painters and welders in assigned work.
- Perform semi-skilled tasks in assigned building or mechanical trade; mix mortar and plaster; select, cut and trim lumber; cut, thread, assemble and install pipes and tubing; clean electrical appliances and equipment, trace short circuits, replace fixtures and check switches and fuse boxes.
- Maintain adequate supply of tools and materials, load and unload materials and transport to designated locations utilizing a variety of equipment as required.
- Remove walls, baseboards, doors, window screens, plaster, bricks and blocks to facilitate repair or renovation.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
