"Construction Technician I/II"

Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in making spaces look their best? Auburn University's Facilities Management is seeking a Construction Tech to join our Zone 2 team, where your skills in carpentry, framing, sheetrock, painting, and other construction type work will help shape and maintain the physical environment of our campus.

As a Construction Tech, you'll play a vital role in supporting the construction, repair, and maintenance of Auburn University's buildings, streets, and property. Your work will directly contribute to creating a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

At Auburn University, Facilities Management is committed to providing highly responsive and quality support services. We strive to be a client-focused organization and a value-added partner to our campus community. If you're a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

To learn more about the Facilities Management, please visit: https://fm.auburn.edu/

Essential Functions

Level I:

• 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.
• Sheetrock/plaster repair and replacement, paint preparations and painting on walls, handrails and other surfaces as needed
• 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.
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Level II:

• Performs and leads 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple methods for maintaining roofs and ceilings throughout campus. Plans, schedules, and leads minor repairs of various types of roofing systems to prevent or correct leaks and damage from penetrations in roofs.
• Forms, pours, and finishes cement structures; lays bricks and blocks on and around structures. Responsible for form building and installation, concrete finish work, and site layout and measurement.
• Assists in the setup and removal of barricades, fences, and other dividers across campus. May pressure wash roofs, buildings, and sidewalks on campus.
• Operates motorized equipment including backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, motor cranes, front-end loaders, man lifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Plans, schedules, and leads excavation and demolition work as needed for renovation and construction projects.
• Sheetrock/plaster repair and replacement, paint preparations and painting on walls, handrails and other surfaces as needed
• Leads, 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the proper demolition of structures, portions of structure, walls, sidewalks, or other related building systems. May lead team in performing this duty.
• Plans, schedules, and executes patching of holes, cracks, and other surface problems in university streets. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper materials and methods used in patching.
• Responsible for individual project completion, seeing to its logistics, cleanliness, completion, and client support.
• May perform other related duties as assigned

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and/or concrete forming and finishing.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience.
Example: Bachelor's degree = 4 years of experience

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions:
https://fm.auburn.edu/facilities-workforce-development/

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I

• Basic knowledge of construction, infrastructure, and/or roofing techniques and principles
• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles and use basic hand tools
• Ability to adhere to all safe work practices and standards
• Ability to learn and progress in the field

Level II

• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment to apply to each situation
• Knowledge of best safety principles and practices
• Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in area of focus
• Ability to effectively lead others and manage projects
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines
• Client relationship management skills

Minimum License and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

• Sheetrock/plaster repair and replacement, paint preparations and painting on various surfaces as needed

Salary Range:

$17.12 - $28.49/hour

Job Category:

Facilities/Skills Trades