Structural Trades I

Pay Range:

$21.12 - $29.57

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University, visit www.western.edu. For a glimpse of Western's wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Colorado PERA retirement
• Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
• Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
• Optional life insurance for employees and their families
• Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending plans
• Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
• 11 paid state holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available
• Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
• Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

JOB DUTIES:

• Supports Trades staff with execution of work orders; assists or independently completes work orders related to repair and upkeep of interior and exterior physical structures on campus

• Assists with Trades work related to carpentry, painting, drywall repair, door/window repair, minor furniture repair, etc.

• Supports campus key shop (issuing/collecting/recording keys); provides locksmithing, as needed

• Assists with access control hardware and software; maintains building access hardware and software; makes and assigns keys; troubleshoots and repairs electronic door locks

• Assists other Facilities Services personnel with general labor, as needed

• Organizes/labels stored materials within campus buildings

• Carries on-call phone used to report facility needs/emergencies during non-business hours; receives calls; identifies problems reported; responds (as needed) or notifies other parties to respond

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only: Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

-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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and skill using Microsoft computer programs

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent time management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines

• Prior occupational experience using electronic work order systems

Experience must be clearly documented on the application. Part-time work will be prorated. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts (or other documentation) to demonstrate related education/apprenticeship program(s).

When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPL