Tradesworker

Bridgewater State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bridgewater, MASSACHUSETTS
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Title Tradesworker
Department Summary
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values , which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is to create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.
Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the Department of Facilities Management in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.
Position Summary
The opportunity creates a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by performing varied tasks to assist trades workers in the duties of their jobs (i.e., steam fitting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, locksmith, carpentry, painting, grounds and maintenance). Perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair, maintain machinery/equipment and tools to ensure their optimum working order; perform other duties as required.
Your contributions in this role will help create, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning, living and working for our diverse Bridgewater State University community.
This is a full-time, 12 month AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
TOUR OF DUTY:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
(Sunday and Monday as days off, subject to change)
LOCATION: Campus Wide
This is an essential position.
Initial assignment only, subject to change according to institutional needs.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Position Type AFSCME Classified
Essential Duties
  • Perform varied tasks to assist trades workers in the duties of their jobs (i.e., stream fitting, HVAC plumbing, electrical, locksmith, carpentry, painting, grounds and maintenance).
  • Perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair, maintain machinery/equipment and tools to ensure their optimum working order.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the uses and operation of hand-held power tools.
  • Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand-held tools.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
  • Physical stamina and endurance.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to operate in a confined space.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, staff and guests.


Current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses required.
State job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website: www.bridgew.edu/hr.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in identified trades desired.
Work Environment
Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
Salary Range $1,592.69 bi-weekly (Grade 10, Step 1)

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S01089P
Open Date 03/22/2024
Application Review Start Date
Close Date 03/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:
a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.
a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

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