Building Trades Specialist (7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday) - Campus Facilities Management

About the role

The Building Trade Specialist (BTS) position is part of the Campus Facilities Management (CFM) team and is responsible for performing skilled work on a journey level in various building trades such as painting, carpentry, and masonry. Ideal candidates will enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and take pride in maintaining visually appealing spaces for faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair, service and maintenance of the physical structure of one or more buildings.
• May prepare building areas and surfaces to be painted: cover floors and furniture, set up ladders and scaffolding.
• Apply paint to structures with necessary tools.
• Perform construction, maintenance, repair and alterations of the building structure.
• May repair woodwork, install screens, cabinets and window glass, repair doors and door closures.
• Construct, maintain and repair building structures using masonry materials.
• May break up existing masonry structures, mix materials and repair plaster.
• May lay tile or brick.
• Utilize a variety of necessary tools and mechanical equipment for each trade required for the repair, maintenance and service of the building.
• Notify supervisor of tasks requiring other trades staff.
• May perform or assist with preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports, and maintenance of records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired.
• Four years actual work experience and training including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training in a building trade is required.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in the trade.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license is required.
• Ability daily to: Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)
• Shovel snow, climb ladders and operate heavy power equipment.
• Depending on nature of work performed, may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the “Industrial Standard for Respirator Use”.

Schedule

7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (see HR-104 Hiring Incentives for Faculty and Staff). Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

This is a union-eligible position under Local 955. Union bid period: October 22, 2026 to October 29, 2026. Employment visa sponsorship is not available. Position remains open until filled; applications reviewed upon receipt.