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Structural Trades II

Colorado School of Mines



Salary: $24.69 – $27.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GLA – JR109031 – 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


Help Build and Maintain One of
Colorado’s Premier Campuses

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a skilled Structural Trades II professional to join
our Facilities Management team. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of our campus
by performing advanced building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and preventative maintenance activities across a wide variety of
facilities.



If you enjoy solving complex building issues, working independently, collaborating with skilled trades professionals, and
seeing the direct impact of your work every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


Why Join
Us?

  • Excellent work-life balance with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse
    campus environment
  • Variety of projects that keep every day different
  • Career growth opportunities within Facilities
    Management and other skilled trades disciplines
  • Collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and continuous
    improvement
  • Meaningful work supporting students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors


About the
Team

The Structural Trades team is responsible for maintaining and improving campus facilities through a combination of
preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and special projects. Team members work closely with supervisors, contractors, vendors, and
fellow trades professionals to address building needs and enhance the campus experience.



Successful employees on this team are known
for their strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to quality workmanship.

What You’ll
Do

Building Maintenance, Repairs & Preventative Maintenance (85%)


You’ll perform skilled maintenance
and repair work on a wide range of structural building systems and components, including:

  • Drywall installation, repair, finishing,
    and advanced painting techniques
  • Carpentry repairs including framing, trim work, shelving, cabinetry, and general building
    repairs
  • Installation of whiteboards, bulletin boards, signage, artwork, fixtures, and other building components
  • Flooring,
    wall, ceiling, door, and window repairs
  • Roofing, siding, gutter, masonry, concrete, and exterior building
    repairs
  • Weatherproofing and building envelope maintenance
  • Preventative maintenance inspections and corrective
    repairs
  • Renovation and special project support
  • Emergency response activities as needed
  • Minor furniture, appliance,
    and equipment repairs

This role requires the ability to independently diagnose facility issues, determine appropriate repair
methods, select materials and equipment, and complete projects safely and efficiently.


Snow Removal & Campus Support
(10%)

During winter weather events, you’ll help ensure campus safety by:


  • Shoveling snow and clearing
    walkways
  • Applying ice melt appropriately
  • Operating snow blowers and other assigned equipment
  • Supporting campus
    operations and special assignments as needed

Work Order Documentation & Accountability (5%)

You’ll
accurately document:


  • Labor hours
  • Materials used
  • Completed work activities
  • Preventative maintenance
    tasks

Using the university’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

What Makes You
Successful


We’re looking for someone who can:

  • Work independently while managing competing
    priorities
  • Diagnose and solve complex building maintenance issues
  • Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers,
    contractors, and campus stakeholders
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Lead by example and assist in mentoring or training
    others
  • Adapt to changing field conditions and operational needs

Top Skills for
Success

Technical Skills


  • Advanced drywall and painting expertise
  • Carpentry and general
    construction knowledge
  • Contractor/vendor coordination experience

Professional
Skills

  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Strong communication

Working
Conditions


This position requires work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may
involve:

  • Lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, bending, and standing for extended periods
  • Operating tools, equipment,
    ladders, and maintenance vehicles
  • Exposure to construction and maintenance environments
  • Participation in snow removal and
    emergency response activities


Please note: This position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00
p.m.


Join us and help create and maintain an exceptional campus environment for the next generation of scientists, engineers, and
innovators.

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:

D6D2XX Structural Trades II


Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:


Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which
included:

  • Experience performing building maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction work
  • Experience with advanced
    drywall repair, finishing, and painting techniques
  • Experience with carpentry and general building repairs
  • Basic computer
    skills, including email and computerized work order systems

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 four (4)
years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).

Preferred
Qualifications:


  • Experience working with contractors and vendors
  • Welding experience
  • Experience
    coordinating projects with multiple trades
  • Leadership or crew lead experience
  • Facilities maintenance experience in an
    institutional, higher education, healthcare, or commercial environment
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance
    inspections
  • Prior relevant state service

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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/5419809/structural-trades-ii

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