Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) position. The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is a part-time (20 hours per week), year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.49 to $25.00. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. The Building Trades Maintenance Worker (Half-Time) is responsible for assisting carpenters and painters in the inspection, repair, installation, modification, rebuilding, construction and maintenance of woodwork, masonry, roofing, doors, and hardware on the various structures throughout campus. Independently performs routine tasks related to the above, including the installation of artwork, banners, plaques, signage, window blinds and shades, and general medium-skilled handyperson tasks. Responsible for participating in event set-ups, including staging, chairs, tables, signs, etc. The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times and emergency call-ins may be required. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday. The position takes a primary responsibility for responding to calls such as damaged or missing window screens, blinds, paper dispensers, as well as furniture repair and adjustments. Summary of Responsibilities: Building Trades Perform general medium-skilled building trades, carpentry, and painting work required to maintain safe and orderly conditions in buildings and adjacent grounds and respond to various customer requests in accordance with established work routines and safety procedures Projects Assist other Building Trades staff members on projects that require more than one person to efficiently or safely accomplish tasks involving similar work described above Special Requests At the direction of the Building Trades Supervisor or Service Center Supervisor, provide special services for campus customers as needs arise Qualifications: Required Familiarity with basic carpentry tools and skills Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting Basic computer skills Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions Attention to detail Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test Valid driver’s license and successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: Preferred One year of carpentry experience Painting experience Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. 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