Structural Trades II - Building Maintenance (OPEN TO CURRENT CSM EMPLOYEES ONLY)
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: GLA - JR109344 - 08/26
Department: Colorado School of Mines
Job classification: Structural Trades II
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades, Miscellaneous, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Higher Education, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades
Summary
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
- Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!
Examples of duties
Are you a skilled trades professional who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the impact of your work every day? We are seeking a Structural Trades II team member to help maintain and improve campus facilities through a combination of building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and welding/fabrication work.
This position offers a diverse workload, a collaborative team environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Structural Trades department and other skilled trades areas. If you take pride in craftsmanship, customer service, and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Structural Trades II employee, you will perform a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and renovation activities across campus facilities. The majority of your time will be dedicated to completing work orders and preventative maintenance tasks that keep buildings safe, functional, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
You will work both independently and as part of a team while partnering closely with supervisors, building occupants, and fellow trades professionals to deliver quality results with minimal disruption to campus operations.
What You'll Do
Building Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance (80%)
Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on campus buildings and facilities, including:
- Drywall repair, installation, finishing, and texturing
- Interior and exterior painting
- Flooring repair and replacement, including carpet, ceramic tile, vinyl tile, stair treads, and cove base
- Door repairs, adjustments, and hardware installation
- Basic carpentry and facility repair projects
- Hanging boards, artwork, and fixtures
- Exterior building repairs, including roofing, siding, gutters, and concrete work
- Inspection, troubleshooting, and correction of facility issues before they become larger problems
- Completion of assigned work orders while maintaining excellent customer service
Welding & Fabrication (10%)
- Perform maintenance welding using MIG, TIG, ARC, and gas welding processes
- Repair components made from steel, steel alloys, and non-ferrous metals
- Fabricate replacement parts and components as needed
- Select appropriate welding methods, materials, and equipment settings
- Safely complete welding projects while minimizing disruption to campus operations
Snow Removal & Other Duties (5%)
- Assist with campus snow removal efforts
- Hand shovel sidewalks and walkways
- Operate snow blowers and other assigned equipment
- Apply ice melt safely and effectively
- Support additional departmental needs as assigned
Work Order Documentation & Accountability (5%)
- Accurately track labor hours and materials used
- Document completed work in the computerized maintenance management system
- Updat
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