Construction Specialist

Culver Academies; Culver (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free on-site Health Clinic

Life Insurance

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid holidays

Paid vacation after 60 days

One free meal per workday

Campus Store discount

Tuition Remission Program

Job summary

Culver Academies, a private boarding school located in Culver, Indiana, seeks a Construction Specialist to help with building projects, maintenance, and related systems. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical problem solving.

You will read blueprints, perform construction tasks, and operate equipment such as forklifts and backhoes. A high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50–100 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds and stand, walk, and climb stairs.
• Demonstrates teamwork and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Examines blueprints to determine layouts for buildings and building systems.
• Performs tasks such as measuring, cutting, forming, fastening, framing, welding, drywall finishing, painting and staining.
• Operates equipment such as telescoping forklifts, backhoes, trenchers, skid steers, augers, and man lifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission:

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our staff whose passion is to serve our students.

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission:

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our staff whose passion is to serve our students.

Our location in Culver, Indiana is on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic buildings and architecture.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Construction Specialist performs work related to construction, installation, and repair of buildings, grounds, and associated systems. This includes, but is not limited to, utilities, excavation, masonry, framing, roofing, finishes, electrical, and HVAC systems.

The Construction Specialist

• Examines and comprehends blueprints to determine required dimensional layouts for buildings and building systems.
• Performs tasks such as measuring, cutting, forming, fastening, framing, welding, tuck-pointing, drywall and concrete finishing, painting and staining, wiring, soldering, and threading.
• Performs operation of equipment such as telescoping forklifts, backhoes, trenchers, skid steers, augers, and man lifts.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must demonstrate job skill proficiency, possess the ability to work in a team environment productively while balancing team and individual responsibilities, and have highly developed interpersonal skills displaying an openness to others’ views. A high school diploma or HSE, a valid driver’s license, the ability to frequently lift or move items weighing 50 to 100 pounds, and the ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs are requirements for this position.

TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay.

Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications.

Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match.

At Culver we seek to support your whole self – mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have one hour of paid fitness time per week, 10 paid holidays and paid vacation time is offered after a 60-day orientation period.

Culver also offers one FREE meal in the dining hall during the workday and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.

A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.