Construction Worker II

Boulder County, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boulder County Public Works is seeking a Construction Worker II for its facilities, performing skilled trades in carpentry, drywall, concrete forming and finishing across county buildings. The role is full-time, with a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule, located at multiple county sites and overtime as needed.

Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in building trades; a background check, pre-employment physical, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Two years or more in the commercial building trades such as carpentry, drywall, commercial framing, commercial door and hardware installation, carpet, LVT, acoustical ceiling, ceramic tile, cabinetry install, p-lam installation, system furniture installation and concrete forming and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled duties in one or more of the building trades such as carpentry, drywall, drywall installation and drywall finishing, commercial framing, commercial door and hardware installation, carpet, LVT, acoustical ceiling, ceramic tile, cabinetry install, p-lam installation, system furniture installation and concrete forming and finishing.
• Material handling: Loading and unloading building materials, tools and equipment
• Excavation and demolition: Digging, backfilling and demolishing structures when applicable.
• Equipment maintenance: Maintain tools and equipment in good condition
• Reads and interprets construction drawings.
• Maintains jobsite and computer timesheet records, basic computer skills
• Lays out work and requisitions materials, as needed.
• Familiar with OSHA, SDS and safety protocols and applies them to daily activities.
• Performs related work, as required and may work off hours to accommodate Boulder County business operations.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations

Skills

Carpentry

Drywall

Reading blueprints

Safety protocols

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Boulder County Public Works is seeking to hire a Construction Worker II. The Construction Worker II is the journeyman level classification in the Construction Worker series. The Construction Worker II performs a variety of skilled trades in the construction and remodeling of County buildings.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional overtime and off hours work. This position will work in various Boulder County locations. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range

$57, 852.00 - $70,650.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of September 28th
• First Round Interviews: Week of September 28th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 5th
• Reference Check: Week of October 5th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Responsibilities

1. Performs skilled duties in one or more of the building trades such as carpentry, drywall, drywall installation and drywall finishing, commercial framing, commercial door and hardware installation, carpet, LVT, acoustical ceiling, ceramic tile, cabinetry install, plam installation, system furniture installation and concrete forming and finishing.
2. Material handling: Loading and unloading building materials, tools and equipment
3. Excavation and demolition: Digging, backfilling and demolishing structures when applicable.
4. Equipment maintenance: Maintain tools and equipment in good condition
5. Reads and interprets construction drawings.
6. Maintains jobsite and computer timesheet records, basic computer skills
7. Lays out work and requisitions materials, as needed.
8. Familiar with OSHA, SDS and safety protocols and applies them to daily activities.
9. Performs related work, as required and may work off hours to accommodate Boulder County business operations.
10. May be reassigned in emergency situations

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• High school diploma, or equivalent

AND

• Two years or more in the commercial building trades such as carpentry, drywall, commercial framing, commercial door and hardware installation, carpet, LVT, acoustical ceiling, ceramic tile, cabinetry install, plam installation, system furniture installation and concrete forming and finishing

Additional related education may count towards required experience

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Pre-employment Physical

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years or more in the building trades such as carpentry, drywall, commercial framing, commercial door and hardware installation, carpet, LVT, acoustical ceiling, ceramic tile, cabinetry install, p-lam installation, system furniture installation and concrete forming and finishing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the procedures, materials and equipment used in commercial construction Working knowledge of safety in the operation of tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA. SDS and Safety practices in the field of construction.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public.
• Ability to work alternate schedules to meet project demands.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.