Structural Trades I

Posting number: GJE-000177-08/2026

Department: Front Range Community College

Job classification: Structural Trades I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Miscellaneous, Higher Education, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Who We Are
We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually in a diverse service area with broad cultural and recreational activities. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a “Most Promising Place to Work” in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. Our online learning program has twice been listed recently as one of the top 10 community college online programs in the country.

We have strong commitments to student success and to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community.  We are an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution and expect to reach HSI status by 2024 or 2025.
 
We have worked hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and pride and seek people who share those values and our commitments to student success and equity.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA
• Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges. 
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• A comprehensive leave program, including: annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.) 
• Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC. 
• This position does require a strong on-campus presence at Westminster Campus.
• Work schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Examples of duties

The Facilities department provides maintenance service to students, staff and the public in general. Maintains, repairs, remodels and improves the building, mechanical equipment, utility systems, landscaping, snow removal, parking lots, and performs maintenance, repairs and seasonal changeover of motorized equipment. Provide an environment conducive to the education of students.

DUTIES:

Building Remodel

Structural Trades I performs assigned tasks under the supervision of Structural Trades II, following construction documents and plans to carry out physical labor. Responsibilities include assisting with the collection of labor and material data for purchase requests and helping gather quotes or proposals as directed. They support project execution by following instructions related to engineering requirements, code compliance, and third-party inspections.

Work is carried out according to methods and schedules provided by Structural Trades II, including setting up safety and security barriers to protect students, staff, faculty, and visitors during active construction. Structural Trades I helps implement project plans and follows guidance to avoid conflicts with college operations.

Remodeling duties are performed as instructed, using tools such as transits, plumb lines, tape measures, and laser levels. Tasks include moving and installing materials, framing, hanging drywall, assembling ceiling grid systems, installing doors and windows, laying floor tile and cove base, and mounting cupboards, shelving, and whiteboards. All work is completed in compliance with building codes, as directed by Structural Trades II.

Plumbing/HVAC repair and maintenance

Supports HVAC maintenance and operational tasks under the direction of Pipe Trades II and performs assigned plumbing functions as needed. Assists w