Department Information
Who We Are
We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually in a diverse service area with broad cultural and recreational activities. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}, recently selected as a "Most Promising Place to Work" in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. Our online learning program has twice been listed recently as one of the top 10 community college online programs in the country.
We have strong commitments to student success and to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community. We are an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution and expect to reach HSI status by 2024 or 2025.
We have worked hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and pride and seek people who share those values and our commitments to student success and equity.
In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} .
Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
Access to an Employee Wellness Program{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"} and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}.
A comprehensive leave program, including: annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)
Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.
This position does require a strong on-campus presence at the Boulder County Campus, Longmont.
This position works the following shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am -- 3:30 pm.
Description of Job
The Facilities department provides a safe, clean, and functional facility to enable the faculty, staff, and students of FRCC to achieve their educational goals. As a Structural Trades II, you will provide skilled trades support in repairs, maintenance, and installations in the areas of carpentry, construction, plumbing, painting, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, door locks, and furniture. Operate independently without direct supervision to troubleshoot and address issues and prevent problems if possible.
DUTIES:
Painting/Light Carpentry
Selects paint and applies to walls, doors, and trim. Seals and applies texture to walls as well as the installation of drywall and patching holes. Installs doors and hinges as well as adjusting door closures. Using appropriate hand and power tools to perform these tasks.
Structural, Plumbing and Door System Repair
Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures, including but not limited to, copper piping, faucets, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains. Kitchen equipment repair and maintenance. Provides troubleshooting, repair and installation of door hardware including proximity door locks and key entry door locks. Repair and replace lock cores as needed.Assemble/Repair/Troubleshoot Furniture, Equipment, Fixtures
Furniture, fixture, and equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement for entire Boulder County Campus operation. This may include but not limited to classroom chairs, tables, office desks, chairs, cubicles, file cabinets, whiteboards, and corkboards. Includes Assembly of new furniture such as bookshelves, chairs, cabinets and desks.
Furniture/Equipment Inventory Functions
Perform functions for relocation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the entire Boulder County Campus operation. Control on-site inventory and coordinate asset disposal to state surplus and maintain the proper documentation.
Misc Repair and Snow Removal
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment as needed to perform essential functions, but not limited to: pallet jack, truck, hand trucks, dollies and UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle).
Performs snow/ice removal at entryways as needed. Coordinates snow removal with property management when the Assistant Director is absent.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the structural trades appropriate to the work assignment (including carpentry, electrical, painting, locksmithing) Explain your experience and qualifications in detail on the application. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)
OR
SUBSTITUTION:
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.
OR
Lived Experience Qualifications: Four (4) years working experience volunteering on a construction project, repairing or renovating existing structures, working in disaster relief efforts, or working for a family-owned construction company, etc.
You may receive credit from the age of 16 and over.
You must give dates and number of hours worked, as well as job duties.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Operating Equipment & Tools: **Knowledge of equipment & tools to repair and work on HVAC, Drywall, Plumbing, Painting, Flooring, and Remodel Projects.
Customer Service: Providing customer service while working on projects around staff and students.
Building & Construction Skills: **Knowledge of how to repair roof, repair damaged drywall, masonry, HVAC Repairs, Remodel including demolition, framing, hanging & finishing drywall, install flooring, Painting, Plumbing
Public Safety: Keeping safety in mind while working on all projects. **
Communication: **Able to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff.
Maintenance and Custodial: Basic knowledge of landscaping, equipment maintenance, Floor care, disinfecting surfaces, washing vehicles, trash, recycling and snow removal.
Technology: Record time sheets, input work orders/data base, read and send emails.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License to operate company vehicles. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check in include a motor vehicle record (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Front Range Community College, Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.
NOTE: An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing grounds equipment, removing snow, etc.). It also requires const
