Construction Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3886P

Home Org Name

Facilities Maintenance Zone1

Division Name

VP, Facilities Management

Position Title

Construction Technician

Job Class Code

ND39 / ND40

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University Facilities Management seeks candidates for a Construction Tech position to support the construction, repair, and maintenance of Auburn University buildings, streets, sidewalks, and property.

Performs or assists with advanced tasks for new construction, renovation, and / or maintenance projects on university buildings and property.

This position may focus on one of the following areas : in-house construction, infrastructure, or roofing.

About Auburn : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service.

Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn : Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years.

Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!

Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie / working-at-auburn .

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.
• 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 be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department's training and credentialing requirements.

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.
• 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 be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department's training and credentialing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

High school diploma or equivalent

Level II

• High school diploma plus 4 years of experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and / or concrete forming and finishing.
• Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and / or concrete forming and finishing.
• Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$15.8-$25.63 / hour

Job Category

Facilities / Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in :

Auburn

State position is located :

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

08 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The Office of Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community.

Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
• If required , be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
• Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications / licenses in the "Other Documents" section.
• Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors.

Personal References will not be accepted.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https : / / www.auemployment.com / postings / 47952