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Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Construction Technician

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Facilities Management (Business Services)

Pay Grade Unclassified

Proposed Salary $25.00

General Function

The Construction Technician performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks including maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning in facilities and equipment at a level not requiring formal licensure. The Construction Technician may be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as operating light equipment, carpentry, and painting. The Construction Technician practices preventative 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.

Description of Primary Duties

This part time position will work during the day, Monday – Friday, but has some flexibility with actual work days during the week.

The Construction Technician performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks including maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning in facilities and equipment at a level not requiring formal licensure. The Construction Technician may be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as operating light equipment, carpentry, and painting. The Construction Technician practices preventative 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.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience: At least four years of successful experience in carpentry building trades such as wood and metal stud framing, drywall, painting, carpet and floorcoverings, suspended ceilings, doors and hardware, finish carpentry such as trim and millwork, etc.is required.

Skills: Proficiency in some or all of the carpentry trades noted above is required, including the ability to use shop tools and equipment, small hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing devices, and various building trades materials. Attention to quality workmanship as well as job site and shop cleanliness is required. The ability to understand and interpret blueprints and schematics is required. The ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures is required. The ability to coordinate and appropriately sequence work with other trades is required. The ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other: The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, cleaners, and lubricants common to the construction trades that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. The position requires that the employee assume diligent responsibility for their attendance and punctuality.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Certification from a vocational or technical training program in one or more trades is preferred.

This part time position will work during the day, Monday – Friday, but has some flexibility with actual work days during the week.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Open Date 04/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Number 20240011PTS

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/74505

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this vacancy?

• Indeed

• Linkedin

• Missouri State University Website

• Google

• Employee Referral

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Personal Contacts / Networking

• Print Publications

• Diversity website posting

• Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

• Other

• • Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes - HS Diploma

• No

• Yes - GED

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid Missouri driver's license.

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state.

• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

• • Do you have four years of experience in a plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or carpentry building trade?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

• Other Documents -1

• Certificate/License-1