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Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services Structural Trades II

Salary

$24.45 Hourly

Location

Durango, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GSA-2025-11-JR2097

Department

Fort Lewis College

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

12/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Trish Grogan, SHRM SCP 970-247-7423 ph, 970-247-7465 f, [email protected]

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

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Department Information

Description of Job

Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. December 5, 2025.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC.

Please note that we do not accept applications through any other online job application website or app.

Starting hourly rate is $24.45 per hour. Prior confirmed State of Colorado state service in the structural trades class series may entitle candidates to a higher hourly wage.

Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College’s facilities construction program The services are coordinated through the Service Center and are accomplished by Custodial Services, Electrical Systems and Electronic Equipment Maintenance, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance and Structural Maintenance work units. The Project Management work unit plans projects and provides design and construction management services to support the facilities improvement and construction program.

The Structural Maintenance work unit exists to maintain, repair and improve College facilities; provide support for college events; and activities; provide a safe and functional campus. Individual Structural Trades work unit staff members are skilled in the carpentry, general maintenance, roofing, painting, and locksmithing areas. The primary goal of the Structural Maintenance work unit is to provide services and facilities that create the best possible environment for teaching and learning at Fort Lewis College.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

D6D2XXSTRUCTURAL TRADES II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eUm5oajU5TTBGLUk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-YAlCKRcGMvSMeeb350U-BA)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in structural trades related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in structural trades related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Work experience in a higher education institution

+ Work experience with an online work order system

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

+ Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets

+ Reading, writing and oral comprehension

+ Strong customer service skills

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Active listening skills

+ Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands

+ Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time

+ Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather

+ Ability to respond appropriately to supervision

+ Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers

+ Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.

+ A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.

+ This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies. If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.

+ A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the driving record by the College insurance agent and thesatisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment in order to drive a campus vehicle.

+ Must be able to exert 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

+ Must work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

+ May encounter exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

+ Works with the following environmental conditions: Exposure to weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.

JOB DUTIES

Basic Structural Repairs 55%

+ Makes repairs to campus facilities, fixtures and furnishings including campus residence halls during the summer rotational maintenance program.

+ Repairs and replaces windows and screens including glazing, operators, window hardware and complete window assemblies.

+ Repairs and replaces metal, glass and wood doors, door hardware, door closures, locks, emergency exit devices and door assemblies.

+ Fits and hangs doors including mortise work for hinges and locks.

+ Repairs furniture, including installation of drawer slides, caster and glide replacement, chair and seating repairs, wardrobe door and drawer repair and other cabinet repairs.

+ Repairs and installs drapes, curtain and both horizontal and vertical blinds, including restringing, re-anchoring rods and replacing glides.

+ Installs and repairs towel bars, soap dispensers, bike racks and other related items.

+ Designs and fabricates from raw materials repair parts that are no longer available from vendors to make repairs to student residence halls, apartments and other campus facilities.

+ Welds using acetylene gas and electric welders to make necessary repairs to various metal equipment, apparatus and related parts.

Structural Repairs, Remodels and New Construction 30%

+ Repairs, constructs, remodels and erects interior and exterior metal and wood frame wall systems, specialized movable wall systems and partitions including bathroom privacy partition systems.

+ Make repairs to roof systems; investigates leaks to determine the source of leak and makes emergency repairs as necessary.

+ Assists in the installation and replacement of roofing systems.

+ Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications for new and old construction.

+ Performs layout from blueprints, plans and sketches.

+ Hangs and finishes sheetrock, paneling and other wall systems.

+ Prepares and paints interior and exterior of buildings.

+ Repairs and installs various floor coverings including installation of carpet, tile, VCT, etc.

+ Installs and repairs ceiling systems including suspending ceiling.

+ Fabricates and installs wood and metal stairs.

+ Performs minor concrete work; lays out, constructs and sets concrete forms for flat work walls, steps and other structures.

+ Lays concrete block, including tooling joints, grouting, setting anchor bolts.

+ Repairs masonry and rock structures inside and outside.

+ Constructs various furnishings including desks, cabinets, shelving unites, storage units, etc. from sketches, drawing and verbal descriptions.

+ Prepares, paints and finishes fabricated units.

+ Constructs, installs and repairs various plastic, laminate and wood products. (Tabletops, counter tops, etc.)

Work Scheduling, Data Entry Record Keeping 5%

+ Utilizes the Physical Plant computerized work order system, (TMA), for all work that is requested or completed.

+ Required to check the TMA scheduler for new work orders throughout the day. Any unassigned work orders in the areas of responsibility are prioritized and assigned by them accordingly.

+ Responsibilities include tracking all labor and materials and entering that work order (results section), so customers can access this information and determine the status of their work request.

+ Assists in accurately recording or correcting information pertaining to tagged equipment or building areas.

+ Required to remain proficient with the work order system and obtain training or guidance that is available.

+ Ensures that any information entered in the work order system is up-to-date and correct, so when reports are generated from that data, it represents the best information available.

Physical Plant Services & Campus Support 5%

Other duties as assigned and may include painting, snow removal, clean-up, moving, helping with special set ups for events and assisting other personnel as needed.

Training & Professional Development 5%

Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training, including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, and job-specific skills. Active participation in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals are expected.

Empty heading Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

+ Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

+ Sexual assault policy

+ Campus security policies

+ Campus/community resources

+ The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

+ Where to find registered sex offender information

+ Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

+ Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Other discrimination questions:

Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator

David Pirrone

165 Education Business Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

230 Skyhawk Station

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7049 [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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