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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

This is a union bid position.

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Support Services and University Properties, the candidate will handle small projects for the Support Services department, such as painting and related general building projects, flooring repairs and maintenance, and provide assistance to Mail Services as needed. The position requires skills in general construction practices including floor repair, painting, wall repair and dealing with issues that arise while repairing, replacing or removing construction materials to complete the assignment.

Basic knowledge of building infrastructure in particular; water infiltration issues, boilers and/or heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, fire alarm and sprinkler systems for visual checks of off-site properties.

When working in Mail Services, this position will take instruction from the Mail Services Manager and is responsible for the sorting and processing of mail and packages. Will be assigned work on a Pitney Bowes mailing machine on occasion. Additional responsibilities will include sorting, delivering and pick up of mail throughout campus during peak times and campus delivery of packages. Will handle confidential and sensitive mail according to the guidelines established by the United States Post Office and the Campus Mail Service.

Rate- $31.24/hr

Candidates should have a minimum of three years documented experience in general construction.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license, and the ability to be insured by University’s provider. Proven ability to manage and participate in multiple projects in a productive and safe manner. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively. Self-starter with the ability to analyze situations and develop solutions to problems with minimal supervision. Must have excellent communication and basic computer skills, leadership skills and knowledge of the day to day mail services operation.

An ability to perform heavy and repetitive physical labor, lifting up to 50 lbs.

The ability to communicate/comprehend both verbally and in writing. This includes: reading and understanding work schedules and instructions, label warnings; writing work orders, taking direction and communicating with staff, students, and faculty.

Please note:

This is a driving position. Individuals will be required to provide information verifying a valid driver’s license, submit a DMV driving record, and comply with University guidelines regarding insurability.

Please post before 12:00 noon on November 14, 2025. Employees who would like to be considered for this position should apply at the Department of Human Resources, 129 Lake Street Room 110, before 5:00pm on November 20, 2025.

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Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on the BC employee handbook /employee handbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed /nondiscrimination.