"Facilities Construction Specialist"

Job Details

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

To complete a virtual tour of the Prescott campus and check out Prescott Campus Future Flythrough, please visit the links below:

• https://prescott.erau.edu/admissions/tour-details
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQeMUHG4AU4

Opportunity:

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

A Facilities Construction Specialist is a multi-skilled tradesman who works primarily on new construction and interior improvements as opposed to maintenance. Projects include residential and commercial construction, renovation, and remodeling. The Construction Specialist performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks necessary for renovations/remodels including demolition, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment at a level not requiring formal licensure.

The Construction Specialist will also spend considerable time performing carpentry work, sheetrocking, finish carpentry, door hanging and painting and may be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as operating light equipment, carpentry, and painting. This position should be able to read blueprints. The Construction Specialist practices preventive maintenance of tools and equipment and complies with federal regulations governing safety, environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to construction.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309982 . Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website .

Qualifications

Required Education :

High school (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition, and math.

Required licenses, certificates, and /or security clearances:

State of Arizona Valid Driver’s License

OHSA 10 certification

Forklift, Scissor lift and aerial certification

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Ability to remain awake and alert at all times while working on campus.
• Ability to be flexible and constantly adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing and electronically.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties.
• Skill to Coordinate and direct grounds maintenance.
• Ability to develop short and medium range grounds development plans.
• Ability and skill to check own work/documentation for completion and accuracy of data.
• Skill in operating trenchers, tractors, roto-tillers chippers, and other commonly used larger pieces of power driven grounds equipment.

Required minimum number of years work related experience

1 - 3