Structural Trades II

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO 80523

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification Title

Structural Trades II

Posting Number

P

Position Type

State Classified

Open Date

10/29/2025

Close Date

11/12/2025

Salary

$4,238 - $5,085 monthly + Full Benefits

Employee Benefits

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State Classified Hourly

No

Description of Work Unit

Construction Services provides construction and remodel service to the various departments on campus to fulfill the mission of the University community.

Position Summary

The position will exist primarily to provide skilled carpentry assignments including layout and framing metal stud walls in commercial and institutional projects, stud framing, as well as setting of hollow metal jambs and frames. Position will also provide journeyman carpentry skills in the hanging of drywall commercial and institutional remodel and will include repair and replace stucco and plaster and texture.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Experience Only:

• Four (4) years of full-time experience in Framing and Drywall which may include duties such as steel stud framing, setting of hollow metal jambs and frames and sheetrock hanging and finish.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or Framing and Drywall which may include duties such as steel stud framing, setting of hollow metal jambs and frames and sheetrock hanging and finish equal to four (4) years. *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached if utilizing education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• Experience with commercial framing and drywall
• Experience with hollow metal jambs, doors and hardware
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience mentoring apprentice level trades staff
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Directly related state service experience

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category

Commercial Drywall

Duty/Responsibility

Provide journeyman carpentry skills in the hanging of drywall commercial and institutional remodel projects. Use of specialized finishing tools such as banjo and bazooka for finishing drywall jobs. Repair and replace stucco and plaster. Texture matching and spraying. Containment for demo and sanding

Percentage Of Time

35

Job Duty Category

Commercial Framing

Duty/Responsibility

Provide journeyman carpentry skills in the layout and framing of metal stud walls, soffits and chases in commercial and institutional projects.

• Decides on best method to install Insulation in new and existing walls.
• Decides on best safety practice to protect self, coworkers and best pedestrian traffic flow method.
• Decides on best demolition and containment methods for removal, replacement.
• Decides on dust control method based on a number of factors such as for dust barriers – is plastic or are hard walls required.
• Decides on appropriate flooring protection – is plastic carpet protection adequate or is Ramboard which is more durable required.
• Decides on proper dust remediation methods – exhaust to exterior or through the use of filter exhaust fan that recirculate air and capture dust.

Percentage Of Time

40

Job Duty Category

Grid Ceilings

Duty/Responsibility

Provide journeyman carpentry skills for laying out and installing grid ceiling and panels.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Cabinets/Counter Tops/Shelving

Duty/Responsibility

Provide journeyman carpentry skills in setting and installing cabinets, counter tops, and shelving

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Other Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Other duties as assigned and necessary

Percentage Of Time

5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONSANDINFORMATION

• Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
• The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
• Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

INCOMPLETEAPPLICATIONS

• If an Application is considered "Incomplete", the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
• An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• An Application is incomplete if "see resume" (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor's) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES

• When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
• Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
• The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates' own expense.
• Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at
• All status updates for this position will be sent via email from , , OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.

FORCURRENT OR FORMEREMPLOYEES OF THESTATE OF COLORADO:

• Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, at or call MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at or MyHR(6947).

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver's License - Regular, Shift Work, On-call Status, Special Requirements/Other - After hours on call for emergencies and for planned overtime to meet customer needs.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at

A standard appeal form is available at: 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO Fax: Phone: The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.