"Trades Technician"

Trades Technician

R0000002288
Swartz Hall

Position Type:

Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Trades Technicians perform a variety of skilled labor to support campus operations. In this role, you will perform general maintenance and minor repairs across trades, including: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and unskilled labor.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Operations Area Manager

Work Setting/Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Successful candidates may be asked to work some weekends and special events.
This position is classified as essential services, and may be required to work when the campus is closed.

What You Will Do:

• Performs carpentry repairs on windows, doors, ceilings, shades, flooring, walls, shelfing, and screens.
• Performs plumbing tasks including repair and replacement of drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, faucets, shower heads, hot water heaters, water and waste lines, and valves.
• Performs minor low voltage electrical tasks such as replacing and repairing switches, outlets, small appliances, stoves, heaters, and motors.
• Performs minor HVAC repair tasks such as replacing filters, fans, and belts and checking for leaks.
• Assists labor and grounds crew with routine duties such as litter removal, leaf pick-up, mulching, and trimming.
• Submits work orders and coordinates with trades on projects. Completes all work in accordance with standard safety rules and regulations.
• Non-Essential Responsibilities: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Up to 1 year of related work experience

Preferred, But Not Required:

• 2 years of related work experience
• Experience with general building maintenance and repair

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, and pull
• Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Occasionally lift items up to 50 lbs
• Climb and work on stools, ladders, and stairs

Job Exempt: No
Salary Range: 16.00-20.00
The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here. (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

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