Construction Technician II

Construction Technician II

The Construction Technician II performs a wide range of skilled, multi-trade construction and renovation tasks in support of small project work across campus. This position functions as part of an internal construction team responsible for completing interior and exterior renovations, modifications, and installations within existing facilities. Work includes carpentry, drywall installation and finishing, painting, flooring installation, minor electrical and plumbing modifications, and other related construction activities. Assignments are typically project-based and involve building, altering, or improving spaces rather than performing routine maintenance or service work. The Construction Technician II operates with a high degree of independence and craftsmanship, applying practical construction knowledge to complete projects efficiently, safely, and to a professional standard.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Certification from a vocational or technical training program in one or more trades is preferred. Experience: At least four years of successful experience in construction, renovation, or building trades work is required. Experience must include hands-on involvement in project-based work such as framing, drywall, finish carpentry, flooring, painting, or similar construction activities. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered for substitution of experience requirements. Skills: Proficiency is one or more building trades with working knowledge of multiple trades, including carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, minor electrical, and plumbing is required. Skill in the use of small hand and power tools common to construction trades is required. The ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal supervision is required. Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship is required. The ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures is required. The ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures is required. Computer literacy is required. Effort: Incumbents in this position frequently lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching occur on a daily basis. Mobility and dexterity sufficient to operate manual and electrically powered tools and related carpentry shop equipment is required. The work performed by this position occurs throughout campus and often involves climbing stairs in University buildings and working at heights from ladders or scaffolding. The work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Vision sufficient to inspect and perform repairs and maintenance and read building code manuals and other similar documents is required. This job classification (job title) is designated as essential and employees may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed; the supervisor will communicate when required to report to work. This job classification (job title) is subject to call back outside normal work hours in emergencies. Other: A valid driver's license is required.