Construction Worker II

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Worker II to join their dedicated team in Boulder County. This full-time position offers a chance to engage in a variety of construction tasks, from carpentry to drywall finishing, while ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to delivering high-quality work for the community. With a supportive environment and opportunities for overtime, this is an excellent chance for those passionate about construction to make a tangible impact. If you have the necessary skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

80-hour vacation bank upon hire

Monthly vacation and medical leave accruals

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of building construction experience required.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction procedures and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled duties in the construction and remodeling of County buildings.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and maintain jobsite records.

Skills

Carpentry

Steel Stud Framing

Drywall Finishing

Millwork Fabrication

Painting

OSHA Safety Protocols

Construction Drawings Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Construction Worker II. The Construction Worker II is the journey level classification in the Construction Worker series. The Construction Worker II performs a variety of skilled duties in the construction and remodeling of County buildings. Boulder County Construction is a team of dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a high-quality product for Boulder County taxpayers. The Construction team also remains flexible because work tasks may change multiple times a day and off regular business hours may need to be worked to accommodate Boulder County departments.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work 6am-2:30pm, Monday - Friday with occasional overtime and off hours work. This position will work at the various Boulder County buildings. 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: $56,664.00 - $69,198.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: February 13th
• First Round Interviews: February 18th
• Reference Check: February 19th

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. 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.

1. Performs skilled duties in the building trades such as carpentry, steel stud framing, drywall and drywall finishing, millwork fabrication and installation, door and door hardware installation, acoustical grid installation, painting and system furniture installation.
2. Reads and interprets construction drawings.
3. Maintains jobsite and computer timesheet records.
4. Lays out work and requisitions materials, as needed.
5. Coordinates and monitors work schedules.
6. Familiar with OSHA and safety protocols and applies them to daily activities.
7. Performs related work, as required.
8. May be reassigned in emergency situations.

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

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 a high school diploma, or equivalent and two years of building construction experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use.
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

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.

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 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Back and Upper Body (lifting): Frequently lift from floor to waist with one hand 20-30 lb. power tools, equipment, and building materials. Occasionally lift with two hands from floor to shoulder and carry 60-80 lb. bags of mortar, demolition debris, and general building materials. At least once per day lift with a co-worker (two man lift), 100 lb. building materials such as doors, particleboards, and drywall. Occasionally use shovels, 20 lb. pry bars, and 8 lb. sledgehammers.

Hands/Arms (repetitive motion): Constant use of hammer, screwdriver and wrenches. Occasionally operate 5 lb. electric screw guns and 10 lb. circular saw.

Body Movement: Frequently climb and work from ladders, and scaffolds. Occasionally perform work while crawling, or on knees and in unusual positions.

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