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Working TitleRenovation & Repair Foreman

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500483AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000 - $65,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/20/2025

Description of Work Unit

Housing & Dining Services

Please visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/%20) to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services ( HDS ) as the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship.

HDS Facilities

Housing & Dining Facilities is a work unit within Housing and Dining Services which provides care and stewardship for the 2.5+ million square feet of CSU’s living centers and dining facilities. We are a customer-first service organization, delivering a variety of services including skilled labor, environmental services, warehousing, movable assets, renovation and construction oversight, and all associated facilities management functions. We are committed to our students, staff, and the CSU community. We Facilitate Success.

WORKING AT CSU

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” Top Public Research University.

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/

CSU Land Acknowledgement

Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed.

CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment

Position Summary

This position is a fully operational journey level carpentry foreman, primarily working individually, and occasionally with other staff. The primary focus is to perform the repair, renovation, and maintenance of multi-unit residential or light commercial facilities under the direction of an area supervisor. This position will also serve as the subject matter expert for their team.

Onboarding and training new or less experienced employees.

The work involves a variety of tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and systems associated with buildings. Work includes building, installing, repairing, troubleshooting, renovating, demolishing, maintaining, finishing, and painting structures, structural parts, furnishings, locks, and associated building equipment.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Ten years of journey-level experience performing a variety of skilled construction trades.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license by the position start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Thorough knowledge renovation and construction principles.

+ Ability to read construction drawings.

+ Experience working in occupied spaces.

+ A broad demonstration of knowledge, skills, and ability across a variety of structural trades including appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmithing, HVAC , flooring, and carpentry.

+ Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage work orders and communicate with team.

+ An approach to work that includes:

+ Eagerness to collaborate and share information with a variety of skilled trades professionals.

+ A very strong customer service focus

+ Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities, and routines

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryRepair & Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

+ Drywall – Patch, replace, mud, match texture, and paint, etc.

+ Tile – Mortar walls & floors, grout, reseal, tile replacement, etc.

+ Doors – hang doors, mortise doors for hinges, install fixtures, repair frames via welding, Bondo, etc.

+ Windows – Repair operators and components, screen making, installation and repair, rehang windows, etc.

+ Caulking & Sealing – Caulk toilets, showers, sinks, etc.

+ Plumbing – Fixtures, toilet flush valves, spud valves, faucets, cartridges, disposals, shut-off valves, snake drains, tubs, toilets, set toilets, set sinks, etc.

+ Electrical – Change out lamps, fixtures, outlets, switches, ballasts, etc.

+ HVAC– Change filters, clean coils, change belts, repair leaks, etc.

Percentage Of Time80

Job Duty CategoryCustomer Service/Training/Planning

Duty/Responsibility

+ Training and teaching less skilled technicians appropriate repair methods, techniques, and strategies.

+ Identifies facility deficiencies and develops strategies to address them.

+ Develops plans, strategies, and coordinates turnover of rooms & apartments.

+ Actively participates in meetings and customer contacts as directed.

+ Provides input into process or task and estimates and schedules.

+ Assists in material orders as necessary to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

+ Basic computer operation including, but not limited to an integrated work order management system ( IWMS ), e-mail, mobile device, time keeping, and other electronic systems.

+ Clean­up after construction projects and maintenance tasks

+ Developing awareness/enforcement of student/guest behavior expectations, identifying “red flags” such as alcohol, drugs, fire alarms, unhealthy living conditions, etc. Remind the residents of personal safety (locking doors and windows, un­propping EXIT doors, etc.)

+ Have appropriate social interactions with residents and guests and be aware of their personal space, using appropriate communication and providing programmatic support.

+ Learn, apply and demonstrate how to enter personal living space with an awareness/enforcement of privacy and discretion for residents and guests, dealing with living habits, state of undress, shyness, etc.

+ Manage inspection and replacement of Fire Extinguishers.

+ Perform regular inspections of AEDs.

+ Use Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures for the above tasks.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryMeeting Attendance and Other Duties

Duty/Responsibility

+ Attend required / recommended training / classes / seminars provided by HDS to accomplish the above, which includes ethics, safety, diversity, communications, BBP , and any applicable training in providing the best customer service, etc.

+ Develop professional skills and communication to effectively interact with live in residents and guests.

+ Attend all meetings, committees, and department sponsored functions.

+ Use all computer related software to enter time and leave requests, post time and comments for work orders, communicate by email or other department and university designated sites, and any other document related program.

+ Relays information via various electronic media to disseminate information and task assignments.

+ Comply with HDS Facilities Handbook, University, and State procedures and policies.

Percentage Of Time5

Job Duty CategorySame Day and Emergency Response

Duty/Responsibility

+ Responds to plumbing, heating, and other emergencies, which includes after-hours response from normal daily work schedule in order to meet University, Department or customer needs.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please provide a cover letter and resume. Please use your cover letter and resume to align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications.Your materials will be evaluated on their alignment with the minimum and preferred qualifications to move forward in the process. Please provide contact information for 3 professional references and references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. This position will remain open until filled.

HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your materials will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us athttps://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services.

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Successfully complete the WorkSteps evaluation., Valid Driver’s License, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work - May be required to work extended shift hours to meet department needs, On-call Status - May be required to carry a communication device and serve On-Call on a rotating basis with other staff and be required to work overtime in response to after-hours service requests

Search ContactAmy Mosser, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents