STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN - CARPENTER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking personnel to perform maintenance on building structural equipment, including doors, dry wall, framing systems, ceilings, and floor coverings. The role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently.

The duties involve inspecting systems, modifying spaces, documenting discrepancies, and performing repairs and recoating tasks as needed, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a university maintenance

Qualifications

• Five (5) years previous building maintenance experience, including two (2) year experience in commercial construction.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects building systems.
• Modify spaces with structural wall modification.
• Document discrepancies.
• Maintains building structure repairs.
• Maintains building equipment as required.
• Performs recoating, paint, and drywall.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision performs maintenance on building structural equipment to include but not limited to doors, door hardware, dry wall, wall framing systems, suspended ceilings, entry systems and floor covering systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Detail-oriented
• Problem solving and decision making

Essential Duties

• Inspects building systems.
• Modify spaces with structural wall modification.
• Document discrepancies.
• Maintains building structure repairs.
• Maintains building equipment as required.
• Performs recoating, paint, and drywall.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, Best Practices, and requirements.
• Routine, preventive, and corrective building maintenance.
• Requires some seasoning and experience beyond the entry level to conduct moderately complex work. Demonstrates general competence and growing knowledge and understanding of the overall function or discipline.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Strong analytical.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

Work Experience

• Field experience or military experience may be substituted.
• Five (5) years previous building maintenance experience, including two (2) year experience in commercial construction.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, lift or crawl.
• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Handling moderate to heavy weight objects
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• Use or carry equipment.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through verbal and written communication.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.
• Routine travel.

Employment Equality Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures