Skilled Trades Helper

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

The Skilled Trades Helper is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

• Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC trades.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, operating power tools, and servicing refrigeration units.
• Reports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities across campus.
• Maintains records and prepares reports including equipment history, and materials purchased.
• Generally, works alongside of a Skilled Tradesman.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning, and the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on motorized vehicles and equipment, perform routine building and grounds maintenance work, and operate and maintain electrical tools and machinery.

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as requested and/or needed
• Regular and reliable attendance

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management.

• The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma.
• One (1) year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License.
• Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.