
Posting number: GLA - JR109344 - 08/26
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: 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.
Other perks include:
Are you a skilled trades professional who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the impact of your work every day? We are seeking a Structural Trades II team member to help maintain and improve campus facilities through a combination of building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and welding/fabrication work.
This position offers a diverse workload, a collaborative team environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Structural Trades department and other skilled trades areas. If you take pride in craftsmanship, customer service, and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Structural Trades II employee, you will perform a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and renovation activities across campus facilities. The majority of your time will be dedicated to completing work orders and preventative maintenance tasks that keep buildings safe, functional, and visually appealing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
You will work both independently and as part of a team while partnering closely with supervisors, building occupants, and fellow trades professionals to deliver quality results with minimal disruption to campus operations.
What You'll Do
Building Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance (80%)
Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on campus buildings and facilities, including:
Welding & Fabrication (10%)
Snow Removal & Other Duties (5%)
Work Order Documentation & Accountability (5%)
Why Join Us?
If you're a skilled trades professional who enjoys solving problems, working with a great team, and maintaining facilities that serve an entire campus community, we encourage you to apply.
Please Note:This position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which included (experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application)
Experience in building maintenance, structural trades, or related skilled trades work
Working knowledge of construction materials, tools, and repair techniques
Experience performing repairs involving drywall, painting, flooring, doors, carpentry, or building exteriors
Ability to perform welding and basic fabrication work
Basic computer skills, including email and work order management systems
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments
Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
Must be a current employee at Colorado School of Mines
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).
Soft Skills for Success
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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, 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
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 rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.

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