Skilled Trades Helper

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment: Staff
# of openings:1
Location: ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:$31,500.00
Closing:

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Trades Helper assists a certified or licensed skilled tradesman in one or more of the following skilled trades: HVAC mechanics (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or painting. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance and trains in a variety of skilled trades duties in an apprenticeship program under the supervision of a skilled tradesman.
• May provide assistance in servicing, rebuilding, and/or installation of automobile and diesel engines and transmissions.
• May provide assistance in all areas of carpentry.
• May provide assistance in the installation of electrical wiring, electrical fixtures, and computer cable lines. Checks hallways, stairways, and other public areas for non-working lights, and changes out any ballasts, transformers, fuses, or switches.
• May provide assistance in the assembly, installation, and repairing of air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• May provide assistance to painters, plasterers, or welders in preparing surfaces for repair and/or re-finishing.
• May provide assistance to HVAC mechanics with inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of boilers, air compressors, and related equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of basic measuring tools, equipment, and materials used in the various skilled trades. Ability to perform manual labor under various working conditions.

Ability to use hand and power tools in various working conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in various environments.

Skill in the use, operation, and care of tools and machinery.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday

6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma

Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

E-Verify Right to Work:

Arkansas State University

Salary : $31,500