AddressSTRUCTURAL SPECIALIST
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Appointment Type: Staff Full-time
Department:Facilities Services
Categories: Staff
Work Days:Monday-Friday
Shift Start/End Time:7:30AM-4:30PM
Hours Per Week:40
Weeks Per Year:52
Structural Specialist
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time
Supervisor:Supervisor of Structural Trades
Position Purpose: Maintains and repairs structures and fixtures on campus using a range of materials, including wood, concrete, mortar, and more. Applies paints, stains to interior and exterior surfaces, while also performing minor electrical and plumbing repairs as needed. Proactively identifies and executes preventative maintenance measures to uphold the overall structural integrity of the College’s facilities.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Structural Repairs:Executes repairs on structures and fixtures using wood and related building materials. Performs repairs with concrete, mortar, stone, bricks, CMU, tile, and other related materials. Addresses issues related to wear and tear, damage, or other structural concerns.
Painting and Finishing:Applies paints, stains, and finishes to the interior and exterior of buildings and fixtures. Preparessurfaces and selects appropriate materials to achieve a high-quality finish. Applies wallpaper and fabrics to interior walls as needed.
Minor Electrical and Plumbing Repairs:Conducts minor electrical and plumbing repairs as necessary. Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to electrical and plumbing systems within the structures.
Preventative Maintenance:Proactively identifies potential issues with structural elements on campus, elevating to supervisor when appropriate. Performs preventative maintenance to extend the lifespan of buildings and fixtures. Collaborates with other maintenance and facilities staff to develop and implement maintenance schedules.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, journey level accomplishment in the masonry and/or carpentry trades, at least 4 years related experience, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
Safety-conscious. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces. Stamina for extended periods of physical activity.
Proven experience in carpentry, masonry, and general construction work.
Knowledge of and experience in applying paints, stains, and finishes.
Familiarity with electrical and plumbing systems for minor repairs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proactive mindset in identifying and addressing maintenance needs.
The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.
Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.
We are committed to recruiting diverse and excellent faculty and staff colleagues, and we recognize that successful candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We know some job candidates may believe they need to meet every qualification listed in the position description, in particular the preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the listed preferred qualifications.
Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work experience, and criminal history background check.
Compensation
The rate for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
Winter and Summer Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Accommodations
If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Union College
Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.
Advertised: February 13, 2024
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