Temporary Skilled Trades

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

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About the University

Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department

We support Western's mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

As one of our temporary skilled trades, your responsibilities will be dependent upon your position (Electrician, HVAC, etc.); a basic list of responsibilities includes:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Framing walls, ceilings, doors, etc. using wood and metal material
• Fabricating and installing bulletin boards, white boards, blackboards, shelving, etc.
• Safely using hand tools and operating power equipment such as saws, jointers, sanders, planers, and boring and mortising machines
• Operating gas powered machinery
• Laying out, fabricating, and installing mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment
• Employing technical accuracy and record-keeping skills
• Following appropriate PPE requirements
• Using ladders and/or manlifts
• Working outdoors in all types of weather
• Performing snow/ice removal
• Accessing small work areas such as ducting/crawl spaces
• Performing semi‑skilled maintenance and construction
• Loading and unloading trucks

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Effective communication skills, including written
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Working knowledge and experience in given trade

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicable license(s) for trade
• Technical communication skills
• Experience working in commercial or institutional settings
• Tools and equipment operation experience

Salary Varies based on position/qualifications

Bargaining Unit

This position is covered by a Washington Federation of State Employees bargaining union.

Closing Date Notes

Open continuously

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [e-mail]

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60 days of hire. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

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All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check .