Structural Trades I

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Position Summary:

Job Description:

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Western Colorado University is a residential public university with an enrollment of 3000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented collegial energetic and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison Colorado a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University visit. For a glimpse of Westerns wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley visit.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Colorado PERA retirement
• Voluntary participation in 401(k) 457 and 403(b) retirement plans
• Medical dental and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)
• Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)
• Optional life insurance for employees and their families
• Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending plans
• Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account
• 11 paid state holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings free flu shots and other free screening services available
• Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center
• Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

JOB DUTIES:

• Supports Trades staff with execution of work orders; assists or independently completes work orders related to repair and upkeep of interior and exterior physical structures on campus

• Assists with Trades work related to carpentry painting drywall repair door/window repair minor furniture repair etc.

• Supports campus key shop (issuing/collecting/recording keys); provides locksmithing as needed

• Assists with access control hardware and software; maintains building access hardware and software; makes and assigns keys; troubleshoots and repairs electronic door locks

• Assists other Facilities Services personnel with general labor as needed

• Organizes/labels stored materials within campus buildings

• Carries on-call phone used to report facility needs/emergencies during non-business hours; receives calls; identifies problems reported; responds (as needed) or notifies other parties to respond

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

-OR-

Education and Experience:A combination of related education formalized apprenticeship program and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and skill using Microsoft computer programs

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines

• Prior occupational experience using electronic work order systems

Experience must be clearly documented on the application. Part-time work will be prorated. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts (or other documentation) to demonstrate related education/apprenticeship program(s).

When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position applicants may redact information that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024 any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System including at Institutions of Higher Education is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application.

• The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

• The selected candidate must have/maintain a valid regular Colorado Drivers License.

• This position is designated as essential services (meaning it performs services directly necessary for the health safety and welfare of Western Colorado University facility users). As such there may be times when the position is required to work unexpected or unusual work hours without delay or interruption to perform essential and/or emergency services.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Rules.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

RESIDENCY REQUIRMENT
Our state constitution requires that applicants for classified positions must be current residents of Colorado AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS
Please be aware the application review is based solely upon the information provided in your application. Therefore it is imperative that you provide extensive detail in these sections of your application. You should specifically address how and in what capacity your qualifications satisfy the minimum requirements of this position.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources ator .

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Please note the eligible list derived from this announcement may be used to fill more than one vacancy.

Primary Physical Work Address: Western Colorado University 1 Western Way Gunnison CO 81231

Hiring Pay Rate: $21.12 per hour ($3661 monthly)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information: Sherry Ford Campus Operations and Construction:

Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS