"Construction Tech I/II"

Construction Tech I/II

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, Alabama

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $39,510.00/Yr. - USD $59,260.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Production & Skilled Trades

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facilities Administration

Associated Division: Vice President-Facilities Mgmt

Req ID: 7744

Overview

Auburn University Facilities Management is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Technician to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals with roofing experience and a background in construction and maintenance. The Construction Technician plays a vital role in supporting the construction, repair, and upkeep of university buildings, streets, sidewalks, and property. Responsibilities include assisting with new construction, renovation, and maintenance projects across campus. Depending on departmental needs and individual expertise, the role may focus on in-house construction, infrastructure, or roofing. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and take pride in their craftsmanship. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the physical foundation of Auburn University and be a part of a team dedicated to maintaining and improving campus facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a variety of carpentry tasks and installations including, but not limited to, layout, foundations, form carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, windows, doors and door jams, siding, and roofs in university buildings and structures throughout campus.
• Performs excavation and demolition work as needed for renovation and construction projects.
• Operates motorized equipment including backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, motor cranes, front-end loaders, man lifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Maintains roofs and ceilings throughout campus. Performs minor repairs to various types of roofing systems to prevent or correct leaks and damage from penetrations in roofs.
• Prepares and paints all manner of surfaces including, but not limited to, masonry walls, sheetrock, external surfaces, and floors. Performs installation or maintenance preparation of surfaces for paint and finishes.
• Assists in the set up and removal of barricades, fences, and other dividers across campus.
• Assists in the patching of holes, cracks, and other surface problems in university streets. Prepares, fills, and packs potholes on roads and streets around campus.
• Assists in forming, pouring, and finishing cement structures; lays bricks and blocks on and around structures.
• May be given the responsibility of individual project completion, seeing to its logistics, cleanliness, completion, and some client interactions.
• May perform demolition of structures, portions of structure, walls, sidewalks or other related building systems. May pressure wash roofs, buildings, and sidewalks on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and/or concrete forming and finishing.
• Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.
• Driver License required

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrates knowledge of roof repair and roof maintenance of various types of roofing membranes such as asphalt shingle, TPO, and/or modified bitumen

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!