BTS Mason, UMKC Campus Facilities, 27777

University of Missouri System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant urban setting, where you'll apply your masonry skills to maintain beautiful facilities. This role offers a blend of indoor and outdoor work, allowing you to take pride in creating appealing spaces for the community. With a focus on craftsmanship, you'll engage in a variety of tasks from constructing structures to finishing surfaces. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment that values your skills and contributions while being part of a community known for its rich culture and culinary delights. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while enjoying all that Kansas City has to offer.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Fee Discounts

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in masonry and building trades required.
• Knowledge of tools and methods used in masonry.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair structures using masonry materials.
• Set forms and finish concrete and asphalt surfaces.

Skills

Masonry

Concrete Flatwork

Road Surface Repair

Heavy Equipment Operation

Snow Shoveling

Ladder Climbing

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Training in Building Trade

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Scaffolding

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BTS Mason, UMKC Campus Facilities, 27777

The BTS Mason position is part of the Campus Facilities Management (CFM) team and is responsible for performing skilled work on a journey level in the building trades of masonry, concrete flatwork, and road surfaces. Ideal candidates will enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and take pride in maintaining visually appealing spaces for faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair structures using masonry materials. Plan layout, mix bonding material, shape and lay stone, brick, tile and other masonry material using appropriate bonding agents.
• Repair and finish joints between stones or bricks of masonry structure. Plan layout, remove existing bonding material, mix and apply fresh bonding agent.
• Set forms, embed necessary reinforcing materials, pour and finish concrete, asphalt or other surfaces to specified textures.
• Break up existing masonry structure using power and hand tools.
• Install tile on floors and other areas following design specifications. Prepare surface for tiling by cleaning, filling holes with appropriate material and spreading adhesive base.
• Set up and dismantle scaffolding and staging, install drain tiles, waterproof underground masonry surfaces, apply sealants, cut openings and utility access holes in masonry surface as required.
• May perform or assist with preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports, and maintenance of records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired.
• Four years actual work experience and training including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training in a building trade is required.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in the trade.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license is required.
• Ability daily to: Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)
• Shovel snow, climb ladders, and operate heavy power equipment.
• Depending on the nature of work performed, may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the "Industrial Standard for Respirator Use".

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.