Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27078

Position Number 4N1332

Department Facility Services

Division University Services

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Teamsters

FTE 1.0

Salary $24.25 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Hourly

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Recruitment Type Open

Facilities Services is charged with the maintenance and operations of all university buildings, grounds, and infrastructure systems. Facilities comprised of the four service management areas of Environmental Services, Campus Maintenance, Engineering and Utilities, and General Operations, as well as the Business Management and Administrative areas necessary to support the Facilities operation. Facilities comprised of the four service management areas of Environmental Services, Campus Maintenance, Engineering and Utilities, and General Operations, as well as the Business Management and Administrative areas necessary to support the Facilities operation.

Under general supervision of the Campus Maintenance Manager, the Laborer is responsible for a variety of technical and manual work supporting the operations, maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction of buildings, grounds, streets, walkways, equipment, and utilities for Montana State University.

• Perform support work and provide assistance to other trades (plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters, etc.) including site preparation, delivery of supplies, materials and equipment, and site cleanup.
• Perform and assist with a variety of skilled technical work (e.g. masonry, asbestos abatement and mold remediation, demolition, concrete, construction site preparation, etc.).
• Operate a variety of equipment including manual, power, and heavy equipment (e.g. bucket truck, forklift, Grad-All, loaders, dump truck, roll-off trucks, snow removal equipment, pressure washers, chainsaws, etc.) to perform campus operational, renovation, construction, and maintenance work.
• Operates vehicles and specialized equipment, such as trucks, Grad All, forklift, snow removal equipment, Roll off trucks, loaders, backhoes, and mowers in support of renovation, construction, repair, and maintenance of campus buildings, streets, and grounds.
• Inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on roof membranes and roof drainage systems to prevent damage from water and weather exposure.
• Institute necessary steps to confine hazards and/or protect building occupants when suspected hazardous materials are encountered on any maintenance, alteration, repair or renovation job in progress including abating small areas of asbestos or mold containing materials using established removal policies and procedures.
• Perform and assist with snow removal operations, waste management operations (landfill, recycling, e-waste), stormwater compliance operations.
• Support large campus activities like sports, concerts, and other significant University events.

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in general construction laborer experience that includes facility maintenance and construction equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience…