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Bridgewater State University
Tradesworker
Bridgewater, MA
Jan 29, 2025
Full Job Description

Title

Tradesworker

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.

Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the Department of Facilities Management in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.

Position Summary

The opportunity creates a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by performing varied tasks to assist trades workers in the duties of their jobs (i.e., steam fitting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, locksmith, carpentry, painting, grounds and maintenance). Perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair, maintain machinery/equipment and tools to ensure their optimum working order; perform other duties as required.

Your contributions in this role will help create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, living and working for our diverse Bridgewater State University community.

Student Success is our greatest show, come join us!

This is a full-time, 12 month AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

TOUR OF DUTY:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
(Sunday and Monday as days off, subject to change)

LOCATION: Campus Wide

This is an essential position.

Initial assignment only, subject to change according to institutional needs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Essential Duties

  • Perform varied tasks to assist trades workers in the duties of their jobs (i.e., stream fitting, HVAC plumbing, electrical, locksmith, carpentry, painting, grounds and maintenance).
  • Perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair, maintain machinery/equipment and tools to ensure their optimum working order.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the uses and operation of hand-held power tools.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand-held tools.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
  • Physical stamina and endurance.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to operate in a confined space.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff and guests.

Current and valid Massachusetts Driver's Licenses required.

State job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website: www.bridgew.edu/hr.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in identified trades desired.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Position Type

AFSCME Classified

Salary Range

$1,592.69 bi-weekly (Grade 10, Step 1)

Posting Number

S01156P

Open Date

01/28/2025

Close Date

02/16/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.PDN-9e14c575-4bed-43bf-b295-446961f560cd
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