Trades Helper
About The Position
Facilities Management, Tempe campus, seeks a Trades Helper to assist trades employees with daily activities on assigned jobs. This position serves as a certified trades worker in a basic area to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems. The role involves supporting various trades such as Roofing, Concrete, Air Filter Service, HVAC, and decorative fountains. Responsibilities include cleaning and performing minor repairs on equipment, collecting and delivering materials, performing clean-up activities, and communicating with occupants and team members about work activities and timelines. The position requires effective interaction with customers and students from diverse backgrounds, and clear verbal, written, and auditory communication.
Requirements
- High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
- Must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
- Must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of one year vocational training; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Experience in using equipment (e.g. hand tools, power washer, wrenches, torches, meters, gauges, etc.)
- Experience in roofing work (e.g. installation, maintenance and repair of roofing systems)
- Experience in concrete work (e.g. installation, maintenance and repair of concrete systems)
- Experience in changing filters
- Experience in cleaning up job sites (e.g. vacuuming, sweeping, wiping down surfaces, etc.)
- Experience in customer service
- Knowledge of commercial and/or industrial general maintenance facilities trades including roofing, concrete, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC
- Knowledge of basic computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook Email)
- Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist trades employees with daily activities on assigned jobs.
- Clean and/or perform minor repairs on equipment.
- Collect and deliver materials and equipment needed on the job site.
- Perform clean-up activities as jobs are completed.
- Communicate frequently with occupants and team members regarding work activities and timelines.
- Interact effectively with customers and students of diverse backgrounds.
- Clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
Benefits
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave
- 12 days of accrued sick leave
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
