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Trades Mechanic, 2nd Shift

Emerson College
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • $25.70–$30.85 Per Hour
28 days ago

Job Description

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The Trades Mechanic 2nd Shift position reports to the Assistant Director, Facilities Management, and will perform a variety of duties around the college related to general maintenance and construction during the hours of 2:30pm to 10:30pm. In addition, this position will respond to building maintenance issues and client requests, and will ensure that a safe environment is maintained for all campus users. This is an important role that requires accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  • Maintain campus properties, ensuring that a safe environment is provided for all users.

  • Complete daily work order requests.

  • Give access to contractors as necessary. 

  • Maintain supplies and equipment.

  • Perform seasonal maintenance tasks as appropriate. 

  • Assist trades personnel as needed.  

  • Remove snow as required.

  • Perform necessary administrative tasks.

  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job. 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 

  • 3-5 years of job-related experience with demonstrated competence required

  • Good attention to detail required

  • Experience in a higher education setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.  

  • Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other trades

  • Self-starter with good problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • This position is active in nature, continuous movement throughout the college campus is required.

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors and to verbally communicate with co-workers is essential.

  • Repetitive movements, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, reaching, pushing, stooping, climbing, and the ability to detect color-coding and read will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

  • This position works both indoors and outdoors. 

  • Exposed to moderate noise levels

  • Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions 

  • Exposed to dust, oils, chemicals, and fumes 

  • Exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, and the risk of electric shock

  • May occasionally work in a confined space or in a high, dangerous place

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE

The trades mechanic role is considered an essential employee of the College.

Compensation: $25.70 - $30.85 hourly, commensurate with experience.Grade of Position: 23-06NEEmployment Category: Regular

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25Division of Physical & Digital Infrastructure

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBoston, Massachusetts
IndustryEducation
Salary$25.70–$30.85 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1880
Websitehttp://www.emerson.edu

About Company

Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts.

Energized by engagement with the creative life of Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, our students are independent minds from diverse backgrounds who develop their own personal voice and expertise in professions that profoundly shape society and culture in the 21st century.

Emerson is internationally recognized in its fields of specialization, which are communication studies; marketing communication; journalism; communication sciences and disorders; visual and media arts; the performing arts; and writing, literature and publishing. Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

Enrollment:  3,783 undergraduate and 641 graduate students from 48 U.S. states and 57 countries
Faculty: 457 full- and part-time faculty
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Retention & Graduation Rates: 87.4% retention rate for freshmen (Fall 2015); 80.5% six-year graduation

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Environmental Workunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Facilities Managementunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Plumbingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Property Maintenanceunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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