Maintenance Technician II

2 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States TransForce Full time
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our campus is situated on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, providing a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

Job Summary

This role provides a wide variety of services to the Alterations Department, including demolition and abatement of hazardous materials, installation and maintenance of finishes, and repairs to structural and architectural building components. Responsibilities include renovating, maintaining, and repairing University buildings and spaces, applying appropriate skills and methods as necessary in the areas of carpentry, glass replacement/repair, and painting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Renovates and remodels buildings and structures utilizing skills, methods, and tools of the trades to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, hardware, shelving, furniture, and all other associated construction-related items.
  • Prepares surfaces and applies products to industry standards, such as paint, stain, varnish, and/or wall coverings to surfaces by means of brush, roller, sprayer, or other appropriate equipment to finish or refinish surfaces.
  • Installs, repairs, and finishes glass, windows, mirrors, mesh glass, glass doors, or structural glass in campus buildings.
  • Interprets and/or sketches layouts of work to estimate length of time and quantities of material and labor needed to complete jobs.
  • Erects ladders and scaffolding as needed to perform assigned work. May be required to work out of a bucket truck.
  • Prepares surfaces and installs flooring products such as tile, sheet goods, and modular carpet.
  • Performs minor plumbing-related work not requiring a license.
  • Performs minor electrical work not requiring a license.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • May have to instruct, functionally supervise, and direct others in their work.
  • Based on assignment, additional training as required by this department.
Requirements
  • Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience, and demonstrated competence in the carpentry, glass, and painting trades.
  • Valid Class D driver's license.
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, work methods, and practice of one or more of the following construction and repair trades: carpentry, painting, and glazing.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools, and equipment associated with one or more of the specified construction and repair trades.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of safety equipment such as protective clothing, respirator protection, ladders, scaffolds, rigging, etc.
  • General knowledge of plumbing and electrical principles and techniques.
  • Skill in the operation and use of both electric and non-electric hand tools.
  • Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity, physical stamina, and endurance.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, blueprints, and drawings.
  • The willingness to work as a multi-trade employee in a high-performance team and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others and to work as a member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Based on assignment, a valid Class B license or a valid CDL license with appropriate endorsements.
  • Based on assignment, a valid construction supervisor's license or the ability to obtain one may be required.
Work Environment

This role requires the ability to balance, carry, push/pull, stand, bend, climb, drive, reach, sit, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movement. The ability to stand for prolonged periods of time is also required. The role may involve working in confined spaces, hot and humid environments, and exposure to high noise areas and noxious fumes, requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume along with your application. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.



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