PT Residential Construction Technician

The Residential Construction Technician is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Residential Construction Technology (RCT) program through maintaining and preparing class and lab materials, as well as assisting with all phases of the RCT program house building project.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Note:

Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

• Assists the RCT instructor with all phases of a residential house building project, to include framing, siding, roofing, concrete finishing, painting, drywall and drywall finishing, interior trim work, and other related tasks
• Assists instructor with ensuring all construction tools used in the RCT program are in working order
• Assists in maintaining the job site, ensuring site is clean and safety guidelines are followed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of building construction or related experience
• Related certifications such as OSHA 30 a plus
• Preference may be given to individuals with a college degree or certificate in a construction related discipline.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to perform construction framing, siding and roofing tasks
• Knowledge of and ability to perform concrete finish work
• Knowledge of and ability to perform interior and exterior painting
• Knowledge of and ability to perform drywall/drywall finishing and interior trim work
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Work is primarily performed in a classroom or laboratory setting under limited supervision. Incumbents may be exposed to electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies.

Instructor of Residential Construction Trades