Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR7043

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) position. The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is a part-time (20 hours per week), year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.49 to $25.00.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is responsible for assisting carpenters and painters in the inspection, repair, installation, modification, rebuilding, construction and maintenance of woodwork, masonry, roofing, doors, and hardware on the various structures throughout campus. Independently performs routine tasks related to the above, including the installation of artwork, banners, plaques, signage, window blinds and shades, and general medium-skilled handyperson tasks. Responsible for participating in event set-ups, including staging, chairs, tables, signs, etc.

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. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times and emergency call-ins may be required. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday.

The position takes a primary responsibility for responding to calls such as damaged or missing window screens, blinds, paper dispensers, as well as furniture repair and adjustments.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Building Trades

• Perform general medium-skilled building trades, carpentry, and painting work required to maintain safe and orderly conditions in buildings and adjacent grounds and respond to various customer requests in accordance with established work routines and safety procedures

Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR7043

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) position. The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is a part-time (20 hours per week), year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.49 to $25.00.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is responsible for assisting carpenters and painters in the inspection, repair, installation, modification, rebuilding, construction and maintenance of woodwork, masonry, roofing, doors, and hardware on the various structures throughout campus. Independently performs routine tasks related to the above, including the installation of artwork, banners, plaques, signage, window blinds and shades, and general medium-skilled handyperson tasks. Responsible for participating in event set-ups, including staging, chairs, tables, signs, etc.

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. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times and emergency call-ins may be required. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday.

The position takes a primary responsibility for responding to calls such as damaged or missing window screens, blinds, paper dispensers, as well as furniture repair and adjustments.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Building Trades

• Perform general medium-skilled building trades, carpentry, and painting work required to maintain safe and orderly conditions in buildings and adjacent grounds and respond to various customer requests in accordance with established work routines and safety procedures