Temp Skilled Trades Specialist — Versatile Builder

Western Washington U; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University seeks temporary skilled trades staff (Electrician, HVAC, etc.) to support campus facilities in Bellingham. Responsibilities are position-dependent, with a base set of tasks including reading blueprints, framing, fabricating and installing fixtures, and maintaining sites in all weather.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and proven experience in the trade.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working knowledge and experience in given trade.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Frame walls, ceilings, doors using wood and metal.
• Fabricate and install bulletin boards, white boards, shelving, etc.
• Safely use hand tools and operate power equipment (saws, jointers, sanders, planers, boring/mortising machines).
• Operate gas-powered machinery.
• Lay out, fabricate, and install mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Maintain technical accuracy and records.
• Follow PPE requirements
• Use ladders and/or manlifts
• Work outdoors in all weather
• Perform snow/ice removal
• Access ducting/crawl spaces
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction
• Load and unload trucks

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools and equipment operation

Trade licenses (preferred)

Job description

Western Washington University seeks temporary skilled trades staff (Electrician, HVAC, etc.) to support campus facilities in Bellingham. Responsibilities are position-dependent, with a base set of tasks including reading blueprints, framing, fabricating and installing fixtures, and maintaining sites in all weather.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and proven experience in the trade.