Structural Trades I
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Colorado School of Mines
Salary: $21.33 – $25.00 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GLA – JR109030 – 07/26
Location: Golden, CO
Department Information
Would you like to work in a beautiful small campus environment? Colorado School of Mines
is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. For
more information visit us at: www.mines.edu.
We offer a
comprehensive portfolio of benefits to our classified workforce, including
medical, dental, life, short and long-term
disability plans, dependent tuition benefit, and retirement plans. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start
date.
Other perks include:
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid
vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month! - Set work schedule
- Small crews (8-13)
- Free access to
Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!
Description of Job
Build, Repair, Improve, and
Grow Your Career
Are you a skilled trade professional with experience in painting, drywall, carpentry, or general building
maintenance? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing the direct impact of your work every day?
Our
Facilities Management Structural Trades team is seeking a Structural Trades I professional to help maintain and improve
campus buildings and facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects while learning from experienced
trades professionals and developing skills across multiple maintenance disciplines.
Whether you’re looking to build upon your
existing construction and maintenance experience or take the next step in your facilities career, this position offers meaningful work, a
collaborative team environment, and opportunities for advancement within the Structural Trades organization.
Why Join Our
Team?
- Opportunity to grow within the Structural Trades career path
- Gain exposure to multiple maintenance and
construction disciplines - Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Contribute directly to maintaining a safe and
welcoming campus - Develop additional trade skills through hands-on experience and training
- Variety in daily work with no two
days exactly the same
Position Summary
The Structural Trades I position performs routine
maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations, and improvements to campus facilities. Working independently and under the
guidance of supervisors and senior trades staff, the incumbent will complete assigned work orders while ensuring quality workmanship,
safety, and excellent customer service.
This position requires a versatile individual who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new
skills, and working collaboratively to support the campus community.
Key Responsibilities
Building
Maintenance & Repair (85%)
Perform a wide range of maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities
including:
- Drywall repair, installation, finishing, texturing, and patching
- Interior and exterior painting, including
preparation, priming, and finish work - Flooring repairs including carpet, tile, vinyl flooring, stair treads, and cove
base - Door repairs and adjustments, including closers and hardware
- Basic carpentry repairs and installations
- Hanging
boards, pictures, and fixtures - Unit rehabilitation and remodeling projects
- Exterior building repairs, including siding,
gutters, and roofing repairs - Basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and appliance repairs
- Concrete repair and maintenance
work - Preventive maintenance inspections and corrections
- Other maintenance and repair duties as
assigned
Snow Removal & Operational Support (10%)
- Assist with snow and ice removal
operations - Shovel sidewalks, entrances, and walkways
- Apply ice melt safely and effectively
- Operate snow blowers and
other assigned equipment - Support campus safety efforts during weather events
- Assist with additional departmental needs as
assigned
Work Order Documentation & Accountability (5%)
- Track and document labor and materials used on
assignments - Enter accurate notes and completion details into the computerized maintenance management system
- Manage assigned
work orders and preventive maintenance tasks - Utilize email and work order software effectively
What Success
Looks Like
Successful employees in this role:
- Have a strong desire to learn and develop new
skills - Embrace a collaborative team environment
- Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
- Are approachable and
customer-focused - Take pride in quality workmanship
- Are adaptable and willing to tackle a variety of projects
- Are
comfortable learning from mistakes and continuous improvement
Top Skills We’re Looking
For
Technical Skills
- Painting
- Drywall repair and finishing
- Appliance and general
maintenance experience
Professional Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Positive
attitude - Approachable and team-oriented mindset
Working Environment
This position works
throughout campus facilities in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Responsibilities may require lifting, climbing ladders,
operating tools and equipment, working in varying weather conditions, and performing physically demanding tasks, including snow
removal.
Please note: this position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM
If you’re a dependable
trades professional who enjoys solving problems, learning new skills, and making a visible impact every day, we’d love to hear from
you.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency
Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
D6D1XX Structural Trades I
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, construction, facilities operations,
or a related field, which included:
- Basic knowledge of painting, drywall, carpentry, or general maintenance practices
- Ability
to safely operate hand and power tools - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic computer skills, including
email and work order management systems - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong customer service and
communication skills
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education,
formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years
(Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with painting and drywall repairs
- Appliance repair experience
- Experience in a facilities
maintenance environment - Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry work
- Experience with preventive
maintenance programs - Prior relevant state service
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Background
check - Pre-employment physical
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Motor Vehicle Record check
Appeal
Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you
may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is
available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/
forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your
representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel
Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone:
303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@st
ate.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of
the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process.
The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplem
ental Information
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on
the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not
retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment
to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and
activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines
complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent
discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or
concerns for safety.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s
problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive
community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
To
apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5419709/structural-trades-i
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