Job Summary
The Building Trades Assistant performs skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work in support of campus facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with carpentry, masonry, welding, painting, roofing, and related building trades activities to maintain safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing university facilities. The position performs routine maintenance and repair tasks with limited supervision and assists skilled trades personnel with larger projects. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, construction environments, and other operational hazards. This position is designated as essential and may be required to work during university closures, emergency events, or natural disasters. The position reports to the Building Trades Supervisor within Facilities Maintenance.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction work involving carpentry, masonry, welding, roofing, painting, and related building trades to support the operation and appearance of university facilities.
- Inspect building components and structures; identify maintenance needs; perform preventive maintenance; and troubleshooting issues to ensure safe, functional, and efficient facility operations.
- Assist with campus renovation, remodeling, and construction projects, including the installation, modification, and repair of doors, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, fencing, roofing systems, and other structural elements.
- Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and other equipment required to complete assigned work activity.
- Respond to service requests in a timely and professional manner; communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and vendors; and maintain accurate records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Adhere to university policies, safety regulations, and departmental procedures; utilize appropriate personal protective equipment; and assist with emergency repairs, severe weather response, and recovery operations as required.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Two (2) years of experience performing general building maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or work in a related building trade.
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or completion of a vocational, technical, or trade program in carpentry, construction technology, building maintenance, welding, masonry, or a related field.
- Experience in educational, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional maintenance environment.
- Experience assisting with carpentry, painting, masonry, welding, roofing, or general construction projects.
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification or equivalent safety training.
Supplemental Information
Key Competencies:
- Reliability and accountability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety awareness and compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance repair.
Physical Requirements: Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working at heights. Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and perform physical labor associated with construction and building maintenance activities. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may be performed on ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and in confined spaces. Requires sufficient visual, auditory, and manual dexterity to safely perform assigned duties.
Job Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, dust, noise, fumes, humidity, hazardous materials, mechanical equipment, and other conditions associated with facilities maintenance and construction activities. The position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, and during emergency situations or university closures. Compliance with all safety regulations and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Who We Are
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
