Campus Building Trades Artisan

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union eligibility (Local 955)

Hiring incentive $1,500

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a Building Trade Specialist to perform skilled work in painting, carpentry, masonry and related trades. The role supports facilities management for indoor and outdoor spaces across campus.

The BTS will work a 7:00am–3:30pm shift, Monday through Friday, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship across campus facilities. Candidates should have a solid trade background and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus hands-on building trades experience.
• Four years of work experience and training in a building trade, including apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in building trades.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service and maintain the physical structure of one or more buildings.
• Prepare areas to be painted: cover floors/furniture, set up ladders/scaffolding, apply paint with appropriate tools.
• Repair woodwork, install screens, cabinets and window glass, repair doors and closures.
• Construct and repair building structures using masonry, lay tile or brick as needed.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment; notify supervisor of tasks requiring other trades staff.
• Assist with cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool knowledge

Physical strength

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Masonry tools

Painting tools

Construction tools

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a Building Trade Specialist to perform skilled work in painting, carpentry, masonry and related trades. The role supports facilities management for indoor and outdoor spaces across campus.

The BTS will work a 7:00am–3:30pm shift, Monday through Friday, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship across campus facilities. Candidates should have a solid trade background and valid driver’s license.