Construction Technician
Job ID - 61506
Closing Date : 01/29/2026
This position performs skilled concrete carpentry and construction work to support the maintenance and improvement of University buildings, structures, and grounds. Responsibilities include reading and following blueprints and work orders, building and setting concrete forms, preparing and placing concrete and masonry materials, assisting with finishing work, and completing site cleanup. The role safely operates and maintains heavy equipment and University vehicles, supports asphalt and road repairs, fencing, grading, trenching, and tennis court maintenance, and assists with demolition projects. Accurate recordkeeping and timekeeping are required, along with performing related tasks in support of Facilities Maintenance operations..
Responsibilities
- Reads and follows blueprints and written and verbal repair orders to complete concrete carpenter jobs. Performs carpentry duties in preparation of concrete bases including setting wood forms and positioning steel for retainer walls, benches, tables, sidewalks, and other university structures. Prepares the proper mixtures of cement, mortar, sand, and gravel. Assists in the finishing of masonry projects. cement, mortar, block, and related building materials, removes wooden forms, backfills, and cleans up site.
- Responsible for safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment including backhoe, trencher, front end loader, skid steer, and mini excavator. Responsible for routine maintenance of equipment operated.
- Performs construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition of University structures, buildings, and grounds as required. Assists with asphalt work, road repair, fence construction and upkeep, and maintenance of University tennis courts. Performs grading, ditching, trenching as required.
- Maintains records and timekeeping as required. Performs other related tasks in support of Facilities Maintenance. Operates University vehicles as required.