Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Building Trades Casual Maintenance Worker position. The Building Trades Casual Maintenance Worker is a fixed-term (7-14 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $17.00 to $19.00.

The Building Trades Casual Maintenance Worker assists the carpenters and painters in the maintenance and repair of campus buildings and structures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all campus residents and employees, as well as maintain safe egress and ingress to buildings. Some tasks may be performed independently. Additional responsibilities include the installation of artwork, banners, signs, and plaques, and participation in event set-ups, including staging chairs and tables.

The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. In addition, must respond to emergency calls and be available for call-ins on nights and weekends as well as scheduled events.

Summary of Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair

Assist in the inspection, repair, installation, modification, rebuilding, construction, and maintenance of woodwork, masonry, roofing, doors, railings, porches, stairs, patios, walkways, plaster and drywall, locks and hardware, etc.
Fix and repair storm windows, broken windows, insect and security screens, and other glaze and glass work
Locate and eliminate entry points for pests, including bats, squirrels, mice, bees, wasps, and ants.
Repair bathroom partitions
Respond to emergencies, including floods, roof leaks, broken windows and screens, etc.
Assist other trade shops with opening walls and ceilings, and closing them

Campus Support

Set up and prepare for special functions, including staging, putting up banners and signs, etc.
Move contents of offices, including books, desks, tables, etc.
Install paper towel dispensers, toilet paper hangers, soap dispensers, and waste containers and dispensers
Build and install new bookshelves and cases

Painting

Prepare and paint interior and some exterior finishes

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required to operate college vehicles
1-3 years of maintenance experience
Basic carpentry and/or construction skills
Attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Able to work evenings and weekends as needed, including emergencies
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical/lift test

Preferred

Vocational school diploma
1-3 years of carpentry experience