Structural Trades II

Position Summary

Facilities Management oversees the maintenance, repair, and improvement of campus buildings, systems, and infrastructure. The department provides essential services such as building maintenance, renovations, utilities, custodial services, and landscaping to keep campus safe, functional, and accessible. For more information, please visit their website.

This position performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of a wide variety of building and structural components, including ceilings, flooring, doors, walls, cabinetry, roofing systems, and concrete or masonry structures.

Evaluates facility conditions, prioritizes and schedules work, estimates labor and material costs, procures supplies, and coordinates with vendors and other trades to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with CSU standards, building codes, and industry best practices.

Independently determines appropriate methods, materials, tools, and equipment while balancing customer needs, class schedules, and operational priorities to deliver high-quality maintenance and repair services.

Application Deadline: The posting will close at 11:59 on November 19th.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check (required for new hires)

• Pre-employment Physical
• Driver's License Required
• Essential Services Designation
• Shift Work
• On-call Status
• In-person

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

• Experience Only: Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

• Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years. If using Education: *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of industry tools and the ability to select the best method to complete the work.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Directly related state service experience.

Employee Benefits

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Application Information

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Application Instructions and Information

• For State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.
• Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
• The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
• The application is the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if

• The Work Experience section is blank or lists "see resume."
• Job duties are missing for any listed position.
• Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.
• The selection process for State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person, at the candidate's own expense.
• Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account.
• Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies.
• Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Background Check Policy Statement

• Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
• To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.
• Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.