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Structural Trades II

State Of Colorado


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 24 - 27
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information


Would you like to work in a beautiful small campus environment Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. For more information visit us at:.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of benefits to our classified workforce including
medical dental life short and long-term disability plans dependent tuition benefit and retirement plans.Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.

Other perks include:
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month!
  • Set work schedule
  • Small crews (8-13)
  • Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!
Description of Job


Help Build and Maintain One of Colorados Premier Campuses

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a skilled Structural Trades II professional to join our Facilities Management team. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the safety functionality and appearance of our campus by performing advanced building maintenance repairs renovations and preventative maintenance activities across a wide variety of facilities.

If you enjoy solving complex building issues working independently collaborating with skilled trades professionals and seeing the direct impact of your work every day this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us
  • Excellent work-life balance with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse campus environment
  • Variety of projects that keep every day different
  • Career growth opportunities within Facilities Management and other skilled trades disciplines
  • Collaborative team environment focused on learning development and continuous improvement
  • Meaningful work supporting students faculty staff and campus visitors
About the Team

The Structural Trades team is responsible for maintaining and improving campus facilities through a combination of preventative maintenance repairs renovations and special projects. Team members work closely with supervisors contractors vendors and fellow trades professionals to address building needs and enhance the campus experience.

Successful employees on this team are known for their strong work ethic positive attitude willingness to learn and commitment to quality workmanship.

What Youll Do
Building Maintenance Repairs & Preventative Maintenance (85%)

Youll perform skilled maintenance and repair work on a wide range of structural building systems and components including:

  • Drywall installation repair finishing and advanced painting techniques
  • Carpentry repairs including framing trim work shelving cabinetry and general building repairs
  • Installation of whiteboards bulletin boards signage artwork fixtures and other building components
  • Flooring wall ceiling door and window repairs
  • Roofing siding gutter masonry concrete and exterior building repairs
  • Weatherproofing and building envelope maintenance
  • Preventative maintenance inspections and corrective repairs
  • Renovation and special project support
  • Emergency response activities as needed
  • Minor furniture appliance and equipment repairs

This role requires the ability to independently diagnose facility issues determine appropriate repair methods select materials and equipment and complete projects safely and efficiently.

Snow Removal & Campus Support (10%)

During winter weather events youll help ensure campus safety by:

  • Shoveling snow and clearing walkways
  • Applying ice melt appropriately
  • Operating snow blowers and other assigned equipment
  • Supporting campus operations and special assignments as needed
Work Order Documentation & Accountability (5%)

Youll accurately document:

  • Labor hours
  • Materials used
  • Completed work activities
  • Preventative maintenance tasks

Using the universitys computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

What Makes You Successful

Were looking for someone who can:

  • Work independently while managing competing priorities
  • Diagnose and solve complex building maintenance issues
  • Communicate effectively with customers coworkers contractors and campus stakeholders
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Lead by example and assist in mentoring or training others
  • Adapt to changing field conditions and operational needs

Top Skills for Success
Technical Skills
  • Advanced drywall and painting expertise
  • Carpentry and general construction knowledge
  • Contractor/vendor coordination experience
Professional Skills
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Strong communication
Working Conditions

This position requires work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve:

  • Lifting carrying climbing kneeling bending and standing for extended periods
  • Operating tools equipment ladders and maintenance vehicles
  • Exposure to construction and maintenance environments
  • Participation in snow removal and emergency response activities

Please note: This position reports to campus Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Join us and help create and maintain an exceptional campus environment for the next generation of scientists engineers and innovators.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:


This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.


Class Code & Classification Description:


D6D2XX Structural Trades II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Four (4) yearsof relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position which included:

  • Experience performing building maintenance repair renovation or construction work
  • Experience with advanced drywall repair finishing and painting techniques
  • Experience with carpentry and general building repairs
  • Basic computer skills including email and computerized work order systems
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 four (4) years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with contractors and vendors
  • Welding experience
  • Experience coordinating projects with multiple trades
  • Leadership or crew lead experience
  • Facilities maintenance experience in an institutional higher education healthcare or commercial environment
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance inspections
  • Prior relevant state service

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Appeal Rights:


As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . Email address: The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at .

Supplemental Information

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age sex gender (including gender identity and gender expression) ancestry creed marital status race ethnicity religion national origin disability sexual orientation genetic information veteran status or current military service. Further Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines commitment to nondiscrimination equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies procedures programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve atalentedstudent body and workforce.

Through its policies procedures and resources Mines complies with federal law Colorado state law administrative regulations executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequalityor concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the worlds problems and educating the next generation of change makers Are you an individual who values arich and vibrantdiverseand inclusivecommunity where our different perspectivesandexperiences enrich the educational and work experience

Look to Mines.