Trades Helper (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: https://facilities.uw.edu/. Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Trades Helper to join the team. Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, the Trades Help will assist journey-level trades workers and perform semi-skilled work in maintenance and construction.

Requirements

High School graduation or GED Certificate; AND six months' general work experience requiring use of trades tools at the unskilled level.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) regulations.
Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products
Electrical experience: Assist journey-level electricians; pull wire; hang fixtures; cut/thread conduit; replace lamps and tubes; take meter readings; clean fixtures; use hand and portable power tools.
Sheet metal experience: Handle and install roofing materials; measure, cut, grind, and polish metal; operate shop equipment (drill press, punch press, sandblaster); assemble basic sheet metal components.

Responsibilities

Have knowledge of common materials used by the trade.
Obtain, prepare and deliver materials to the job site for installation by journey workers.
Clean up, service and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Assist in shop office routines, including material storage and record keeping.
Set up and work from a variety of ladders and scaffolding.
Clean up and maintain shop areas, work sites and storage areas.
Assist journey electricians in pulling wire, hanging fixtures, cutting and threading conduit.
Take electrical meter readings.
Clean up and wash light fixtures.
Cut and prepare metal shapes for use in hanging electrical devices.
Operate hand and portable tools, including drill motors, metal cutting equipment and power hammer.
Operate machinery such as forklifts and scissor-lifts.
Operate vehicles such as University vans and trucks to transport tools and equipment to various worksites.
Load and unload materials and supplies.
Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work.
Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work actions and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
Other duties as required