Trades Technician

Bucknell University • Cambridge, MA

3d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Trades Technicians perform a variety of skilled labor to support campus operations. In this role, you will perform general maintenance and minor repairs across trades, including: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and unskilled labor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Up to 1 year of related work experience
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, and pull
• Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Occasionally lift items up to 50 lbs
• Climb and work on stools, ladders, and stairs

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of related work experience
• Experience with general building maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry repairs on windows, doors, ceilings, shades, flooring, walls, shelfing, and screens.
• Performs plumbing tasks including repair and replacement of drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, faucets, shower heads, hot water heaters, water and waste lines, and valves.
• Performs minor low voltage electrical tasks such as replacing and repairing switches, outlets, small appliances, stoves, heaters, and motors.
• Performs minor HVAC repair tasks such as replacing filters, fans, and belts and checking for leaks.
• Assists labor and grounds crew with routine duties such as litter removal, leaf pick-up, mulching, and trimming.
• Submits work orders and coordinates with trades on projects.
• Completes all work in accordance with standard safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED