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Skilled Trades

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the on-line application form and provide a minimum of three professional references with names and phone numbers. Upload a resume and cover letter in the “Applicant Documents” section of the application.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal record)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Skilled Trades
FLSA Non-Exempt
Primary Responsibilities
Perform general repairs and replacements to damaged, deteriorated or otherwise non-functioning conditions found in and about the University buildings and campus. Apply journeyman level knowledge and experience in carpentry, plumbing or electrical. Additional experience must encompass a basic knowledge from three of the following disciplines: carpentry, plumbing. electrical and painting. Apply skill and responsibility in the use of tools and equipment of respective trades and be responsible for tools, materials and devices to perform tasks according to accepted practices. Perform related duties as required to accomplish tasks.

Primary schedule is as follows:
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm-7:30am

Days Off: Sunday & Monday
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma (or equivalent) required. Two (2) years of experience in journeyman trades level work is required. May consider specific coursework related to this position, toward the journeyman trades experience. Requires operation of equipment related to the trade. Bending, heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and stairs. Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written reports and utilize the work order system. Candidate must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be comfortable working with all members of the university community, including fellow workers, staff, faculty, senior staff and the president. Must be able to meet University requirements to be authorized to drive University vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary SEIU Level B: $18.26-$26.56/hr. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) Full-time (12 months)
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01161
Desired Start Date
Open Date (to accept applications)
Close Date (date applications will not be considered)
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please complete the on-line application form and provide a minimum of three professional references with names and phone numbers. Upload a resume and cover letter in the “Applicant Documents” section of the application.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal record)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Do you hold a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. Do you have at least 2-3 years of prior work experience?
    • yes
    • no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. References
Optional Documents
  1. Reference Letters