Construction Technician

About the role

The Construction Technician position is responsible for performing work associated with interior and exterior building envelopes. This work includes, but is not limited to, construction carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, wall finishing, flooring, doors and windows, furniture and cabinets, ceilings, and wall hangings. These areas of responsibility can require work as an individual or in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Rough carpentry: Construction of exterior and interior walls using lumber or metal stud, floor systems, roof systems, stairs, and entryways.
• Installation of drywall, underlayment, roofing, guttering, doors, windows, etc.
• Finish carpentry: Installation of various floor coverings such as carpet, tile, and hardwood. Installation and repair of ceilings and suspended ceiling systems. Installation of various wall coverings and finishing such as drywall and plaster finish, painting, staining, tile and grouting, etc. Installation of trim work.
• General construction and repair work: Including, but not limited to, installation of indoor and outdoor light fixtures, door and window hardware, and stair systems.
• Form building for concrete structures and flat work.
• The set up and safe use of wood shop machinery, electric and pneumatic tools, and various hand tools.
• Furniture and cabinet making and repairing.
• Window and door installation and repair.
• General locksmith services: Installing door and window hardware, changing lock cores, cutting keys.
• Installation of wall hangings, interior/exterior decorations, and signage.
• Special event backdrop and stage construction.
• Construction related to general event preparation.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Trade school or apprentice program preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential or commercial construction, rough or finish carpentry, handyman services, flooring installation, or other general construction is preferred.
• Completion of applicable trade school training is preferred.
• Wood shop experience in set up and safe operation of shop tools such as table saws, lathes, planers, etc. is preferred.
• Experience with various hand tools, cordless electric tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Manlift operator certification is preferred.

Skills

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

Benefits

Overview There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees. For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents. Additional voluntary benefits, Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. See the Benefits Hub. All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources. At DePauw, we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies for Vacation Time, Personal Time (hourly) and Sick Time policies in the Employee Handbook for more information on these and other benefits. When you need support, the Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households.