Montgomery College, Rockville, has an immediate need for a full-time Construction Trades Worker in the Alteration Renovation Addition Facilities Department. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (40 hours). This is a bargaining, non-exempt, grade 25 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performs the work of journey-level carpenters, masons, painters, concrete finisher to build, install, and finish work related to constructing and renovating of structures. Performs demolition work; erects studs, installs drywall, prepares walls for paint and/or wallpaper, paints and wallpapers, installs tile, lays flooring, installs railing, performs rough carpentry, installs counters and furniture. Fabricate and install counters and casework to support construction and renovation projects
 

• Demo walls and structures.
• Erect metal framing members.
• Hang and finish drywall.
• Install jamb, doors and door hardware.
• Lay brick and block.
• Form, place and finish concrete.
• Paint and apply finishes to wall, trim and door surfaces.
• Install suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tile.
• Install and repair flooring material (VCT tile, carpet, ceramic wall and floor tile).
• Fabricate laminate and natural case works from both plans and scratch.
• Install case work.
• Fabricate and install solid surface and laminate counters.
• Install sinks and faucets in counters prior to installation.
   

Operate a backhoe, skid steer and dump truck when required for new construction sites; performs routine maintenance on construction vehicles; maintains operating and maintenance logs for construction vehicles. Operate other equipment to support construction projects.
 

• Operate backhoe to support construction projects and O&M staff in emergency situations (snow or other task).
• Operate skid steer and number of different attachments.
• Operate numerous types of powered lift from 20'-60'.
• Operate tractors and other construction related equipment as needed.
• Operate College dump trucks to remove trash from construction projects.
   

Assist electrician on duties pertaining to a project/job.
 

• Under the supervision of the Electrician, assisting on project/jobs- cutting outlets, pulling wire, labeling panels and circuits, fishing down lines, running conduit, and trim out.
   

Repairs worn or broken products or fabricates items to complete construction projects.
 

• Repair or fabricate railing and handrail using different types of welding material and process.
• Repair or fabricates draws, doors or shelf to support projects.
   

Physical Requirements
 

• Must have physical capability to effectively communicate and interact with employees and the public, to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment such as (but not limited to) a desktop computer, telephone, calculator, copier and fax machine.
• Must have physical ability to walk, stand and sit as well as perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motions.
• Physical ability to handle and lift a variety of medium to heavy construction materials (over 100 lbs.).
• Physical ability to use or operate a wide variety of construction tools and equipment.
   

Required Qualifications:
 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a vocational or apprentice-level training program in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, electrical, or other building trades work; and/or any combination of education, training, and experience providing an understanding of the trade and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Five years of experience performing general building maintenance or construction involving carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, electrical, or other building trades work at the journey level.
• Valid driver’s license and evidence of a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium to heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance and 50 to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
   

Salary Range: $27.68 to $35.98 (hourly). Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
 

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.
   

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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