Maintenance​/Construction Worker

Overview

The Maintenance and Construction Worker is a full-time, 12‑month staff position responsible for assisting with building maintenance and construction activities for the Building Maintenance and Construction Department. The employee will support moving, delivery, and event setup and takedown operations. This position primarily fulfills requests and addresses emergencies in building maintenance repairs and serves as a member of the project team performing construction trades, underground utility work, heavy equipment operation, and concrete forming and pouring assistance.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
• Certified lift operator training completion required upon hire
• Must have and maintain the physical ability, positive attitude, and skills to be self‑directed in completing minor work orders
• Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred

• Respond to work orders in areas including windows, glass, hardware, blinds, door hardware installation and repair, flooring, wall repair, suspended ceilings, mounting fixtures, and roof leaks.
• Install, mount, and assemble office and classroom furniture and equipment.
• Assist in general carpentry work, both rough and finish, interior and exterior, including roof and wall repairs, framing, sheetrock installation and finishing, ceiling systems, and flooring installation.
• Assist with building and setting concrete forms; assist in pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalks, curbs, and slabs.
• Perform demolition work including removal of sidewalks, walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, and windows.
• Perform general carpentry and assist with minor concrete and CMU block repair.
• Dig and fill ditches for repair of underground utilities such as water, sewer, and storm drainage.
• Assist with moving and event duties including relocation of furniture, equipment, and appliances.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies and inclement weather events.
• Participate in daily crew meetings and attend safety meetings.
• Adhere to all health and safety precautions.
• Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with institutional policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of College Construction and Maintenance.

• Basic computer skills for electronic work order entry and key control software.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow construction drawings and verbal instructions.
• Skilled in minor construction and/or carpentry repair.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools used in construction and maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in construction or maintenance‑related work.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and engage in continuous physical movement.
• Talk, hear, and communicate with others in person.
• Operate heavy equipment and motor vehicle.
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.