Structural Trades I

State of Colorado; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis/

Retirement benefits (PERA, 401K/457)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition reimbursement for employees/de

Employee Wellness Program & EAP (CSEAP

Extended leave, holidays and winter休

Discounts via Work-Life Program

Professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PCS)

Career advancement within State system

E-Verify employer

Job summary

Front Range Community College in Colorado is seeking a facilities technician to perform general building maintenance, landscape care and basic remodeling tasks across campus properties. This role supports HVAC, electrical and custodial work while ensuring safety protocols and on-site reliability.

Two years of related experience are required, with substitutions allowed for education or an apprenticeship. A valid Colorado driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned.
• Substitutions: appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program related to the position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Lived Experience Qualifications: Two (2) years working experience volunteering as a carpenter helper, painting, assisting someone working on plumbing or working on HVAC.
• Residency: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License to operate company vehicles.
• Pre-employment background check including a motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general building systems maintenance, i.e. repairs to roofing, siding, caulking, drywall and doors.
• Assist Grounds with basic landscaping, trash removal, and snow removal.
• Assist HVAC repairs & electrical system repairs including pumps, filters, belts, gauges and light fixtures.
• Painting of classrooms, study areas, restrooms, and offices using appropriate tools and products.
• Assist with remodeling projects including demolition, framing, drywall, ceiling grid, doors and flooring.
• Assisting Custodial department with supplies, waste handling, and equipment repair.
• Record time sheets, input work orders/data base, read and send emails.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.

Skills

Operating Equipment & Tools

Customer Service

Building & Construction Skills

Public Safety

Communication

Maintenance

Technology

Job description

Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

At FRCC, employees and leaders bring our values to life through their actions. We collaborate across roles and campuses, seek and value diverse perspectives, follow through on our commitments, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful improvements which are measured for success. We take pride in our work, support one another, and make decisions that advance student success, equity, and excellence. We seek people who will actively contribute to this culture and demonstrate these commitments every day.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including a domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA which includes Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• A comprehensive leave program, including annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)

• In addition, a variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

• Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Please note: Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

• This position does require a strong on-campus presence. The campus location is Fort Collins.

• The shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Facilities department provides maintenance service to students, staff and the public in general. Maintains, repairs, remodels and improves the building, mechanical equipment, utility systems, landscaping, snow removal, parking lots, and performs maintenance, repairs and seasonal changeover of motorized equipment. Provide an environment conducive to the education of students.

DUTIES

Perform General Building Maintenance & other Outdoor Maintenance

Performs general building systems maintenance, i.e. makes repairs to roofing systems and flashing, siding, caulking. Make repairs to damaged drywall and masonry. Make repairs to doors and door hardware including ADA operators. Assists Structural Trades II with re-keying and advanced lock smithing. Maintains and installs cabinets and acoustic ceiling tiles. Other duties as assigned.

Assist Grounds and Nursery II with basic landscaping care. This may include emptying exterior trash cans and collecting recycling and delivering it to pick up areas. Trash removal from grounds and parking lots, raking debris and applying fresh landscaping materials to planting beds. Washing vehicles and other equipment inside and out, and perform basic maintenance, checking oil, windshield washer fluid, and antifreeze. Snow removal as needed using motorized equipment and hand tools. Snow removal may include on-call responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Assist with HVAC Repairs & Electrical System Repairs

Assists Structural Trade II and Pipe Trades II with repairs of pumps for water and HVAC systems. Performs HVAC maintenance and operation with Pipe Trades II. Performs basic HVAC maintenance to include basic mechanical inspections, tightening belts, lubricating pumps and replacing filters. Read gauges and visually inspect boilers, air handlers, motors, and pumps. Other duties as assigned.

Assist Structural Trades II, Pipe Trades II and Electrician II with trouble shooting low and medium voltage electrical system repairs. This may include replacing electrical receptacles or light fixtures. Replace light bulbs as needed as well as plug in ballasts. Report any other issues to direct supervisor.

Painting & Assist with Remodeling Projects

Performs painting of classrooms, study areas, restrooms, parking lots, curbs, offices, hallways, mechanical rooms, etc. using sprayers, HPLV gun, rollers, brushes, etc. Properly prepares and selects appropriate products that are compatible with existing surfaces. Prepares area by using caulk, paint removers, solvents, grinders, rust remover, bead/ sand blaster, wire brush, scrapers, etc. Apply various paint products to include enamels, acrylics, latex, textures, epoxy, lacquer, polyurethane and varnishes, etc. Orders paint and supplies and correspond with product representatives. Schedules and keeps records of rooms and areas painted. Select and utilize proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), stay current with Respirator Fit Test requirements, utilize all appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures. Ensure safety of by standers and/or co-workers by working off peak hours or barricading area. Other duties as assigned.

Assists Structural Trades II with building remodeling to meet the needs of college occupants. Assists with demolition, framing, hanging sheet rock, finishing drywall. Installing ceiling grid systems. Hanging doors and windows. Installing floor tiles, carpet, cove base, cupboards, shelving, white boards, painting, cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

Assisting with Custodial Dept & Assemble/Repair Equipment & Furniture

Assist Custodial department as needed with re-stocking supplies, maintaining trash receptacles, floor care/ maintenance and disinfecting surfaces. This position may act as a supplement to the custodial crew during periods of custodial absenteeism. Other duties as assigned.

Repairs and assembles equipment to include modular furniture, cabinets, counter tops, shelving, carts, desks, tables, displays, chairs, dollies, chair carts, bulletin boards, classroom technology and flooring. Performs maintenance and repair of snow removal, mowing and maintenance equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Assist Maintenance team with organizing, inventorying and distributing equipment, furniture, and supplies. Assist Mail and Receiving with mail distribution as back up to Materials Handler II.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)

Substitutions:

Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program related to the position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.?

OR

Lived Experience Qualifications: Two (2) years working experience volunteering as a carpenter helper, painting, assisting someone working on plumbing or working on HVAC.

• You may receive credit from the age of 16 and over.
• You must give the dates and number of hours worked, as well as job duties.

Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements or leave application employment history blank on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience. Incomplete applications will not move forward. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Operating Equipment & Tools: Knowledge of equipment & tools to repair and work on HVAC, Drywall, Plumbing, Painting, Flooring, and Remodel Projects.

Customer Service: Providing customer service while working on projects around staff and students.

Building & Construction Skills: Knowledge of how to repair roof, repair damaged drywall, HVAC Repairs, Remodel including demolition, framing, hanging & finishing drywall, install flooring, Painting, Plumbing

Public Safety: Keeping safety in mind while working on all projects.

Communication: Able to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff.

Maintenance: Basic knowledge of landscaping, equipment maintenance, Floor care, disinfecting surfaces, washing vehicles, and snow removal.

Technology: Record time sheets, input work orders/data base, read and send emails.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License to operate company vehicles. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check in including a motor vehicle record (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Front Range Community College, Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

NOTE: An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing ground equipment, removing snow, etc.). It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your