Posting number: GLA - JR109752 - 09/26
Department: Colorado School of Mines
Job classification: Structural Trades II
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades, Miscellaneous, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Higher Education, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades
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:
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: www.mines.edu.
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.
Help Build and Maintain One of Colorado's 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.
Get ready to dive into a vibrant toolkit of projects! You’ll tackle an exciting variety of challenges every day—giving you the ultimate workshop to sharpen your skills and build new ones. 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?
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 "can do" work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn, commitment to quality workmanship and teamwork.
Building Maintenance, Repairs & Preventative Maintenance (85%)
You'll perform skilled maintenance and repair work on a wide range of structural building systems and components, including:
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, you'll help ensure campus safety by:
You'll accurately document:
Using the university's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
We're looking for someone who can:
This position requires work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve:
Please note: This position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us and help create and maintain an exceptional campus environment for the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
D6D2XX Structural Trades II
Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which included:
Or
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).
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, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
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 a talented student 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 inequality or concerns for safety.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.

Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions. The Colorado Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches form the government for the State of Colorado. "A Career should be about believing in what you do and making a positive impact on your community. That is a career that makes you proud; that is a career with distinction."- Mary Mullarkey, Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.