Requisition: 53284 Job Category: Merit Blue Collar Type of Position: Probationary Advertising Started on: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 Full Consideration Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 Hiring Department: Operations & Maintenance Department: Operations & Maintenance Salary: $22.19/hr Pay Grade: AFSCME.10 Percent of Time/Week: 100 Service Schedule: Merit 12 Months Position Description: Under general supervision, applies knowledge and skill at the level of a journey worker to build and repair wooden, metal and related structures, and performs other duties related or incidental there to. Constructs, installs, and repairs cabinets, doors, windows, screens, shades, blinds, furniture, seats, laminate materials and other components not available from commercial sources; constructs walls, ceilings and floors; frames and installs doors and windows; insulates walls and performs demolition work as necessary; estimates, measures, fabricates and cuts metals for associated jobs using precision leveling equipment; designs and fabricates necessary metal and wood projects that do not necessarily have a planned design; fabricates one-off pieces to include, but not limited to: brackets, hangers, supports, etc; lays tile, linoleum, laminates, epoxies and various other kinds of coverings on floors and other surfaces; patches, repairs or replaces work and damaged floors; installs counter tops and covers other surfaces; cuts forms and adheres coverings to various shapes and types of surface; tapes and finishes dry wall; installs door closures, hinges, door stops, handles, related hardware and performs minor glazing; performs patching, repair and rust removal work for all types of walls and surfaces to a finished stage; full and partial removal of existing materials like door frames, cutting and final fitment of replacement parts, then surface preparation to provide smooth finished texture with tasks such as grinding, sanding, body filler and primer for final finishes and applies finishes as required; draws rough layouts and reads and interprets blueprints and drawings; prepares estimates of materials and time needed to complete assigned jobs and orders materials as needed; erects and disassembles ladders and related equipment; assembles and disassembles all supports, structure, hangers, mounts (motorized or non-motorized) for audio visual equipment installations including ergonomic workstations; sets up and tear down of office spaces; assembles and disassembles different types of modular office furniture including walls (with or without power and data capabilities), doors, shelves, desks, filing cabinets, etc.; and assists in directing work and training of apprentices and other workers. This is a first shift position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Required Qualifications: Four years of experience in the trade including apprenticeships.
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Criminal Background Check Required
Four years of experience in the trade including apprenticeships.
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Why UNI? A great place to work. The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.The university's attractive size, nearly 10,500 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus.Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education c ... reate a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.For more information, visit A great place to live. UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Downtown Cedar Falls was named one of the "30 Most Charming College Town Main Streets of 2019" by Best Value Schools. The metro community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information about our community, visit the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Community webpage.Employee BenefitsThe University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.The University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package enables us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley—and within the state.•Newly Eligible Employees Overview of BenefitsOverview of Benefits•Temporary Faculty Overview of Benefits Show more
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