Construction Trades Assistant, CTE

Position Type: Non- Union, Construction Trades Assistant
Building: Three Rivers High School, CTE Program
Reports to: Building Principal
Purpose:
To assist the Construction Trades Instructor in teaching and overseeing high school students to safely perform tasks and complete projects related to Construction Trades projects. To provide supportive guidance and encourage the development of academic, life management, and personal growth skills.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma and the ability to perform all required tasks associated with manual labor to include heavy lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders. Preferred candidates will have a current State of Michigan Builder's/Contractor's License, and knowledge of using Construction Trades equipment, materials, and tools, as well as the common hazards and necessary safety precautions required. House construction experience, OSHA or MIOSHA certification, experience or the proven ability to work with high school students, and the ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints are highly preferred, although not required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA)

1. Assist in teaching Construction Trades students construction skills.
2. Set standards and model appropriate behavior and methods of addressing problems at the construction site.
3. Ensure worksite safety, modeling and reinforcing proper constructions techniques and all trained safety procedures including proper use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
4. Assist in the evaluation of student knowledge and skills in construction.
5. Assist in recordkeeping, including grading and attendance.
6. Maintain and inventory of all tools and equipment used on the job daily.
7. Participate as part of the site team in program and construction planning, keeping management informed of the progress, problems and needs of the students and building projects.
8. Support the academic and leadership goals of the program by incorporating both into building site activities whenever possible. These are all needed... Maybe not all the time, but it will be nice that the applicant knows some of the daily tasks.
9. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech. The position requires a moderate amount of physical activity.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and regularly meets deadlines with severe time constraints.
Terms of Employment: Temporary Assignment/Remainder of the 23-24 Academic Calendar. EduStaff Contracted. Monday-Friday. This position generally follows the TRCS Academic Calendar. This position has non-working days during winter, spring and summer breaks as well as designated holidays. Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Board of Education.
Application Deadline: Until filled. Internal & external candidates accepted. All internal TRCS applicants should apply at https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx. External applicants should submit: Application, resume and credentials (as applicable) at: https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx