Facilities Construction Specialist

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

The Opportunity: 

A Facilities Construction Specialist is a multi-skilled tradesman who works primarily on new construction and interior improvements as opposed to maintenance. Projects include residential and commercial construction, renovation, and remodeling.  The Construction Specialist performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks necessary for renovations/remodels including demolition, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment at a level not requiring formal licensure.

The Construction Specialist will also spend considerable time performing carpentry work, sheetrocking, finish carpentry, door hanging and painting and may be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as operating light equipment, carpentry, and painting.  This position should be able to read blueprints.  The Construction Specialist practices preventive maintenance of tools and equipment and complies with federal regulations governing safety, environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to construction.

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

Qualifications

Required Education :

High school (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition, and math.

Required licenses, certificates, and /or security clearances:

State of Arizona Valid Driver’s License

OHSA 10 certification

Forklift, Scissor lift and aerial certification

Required skills,  knowledge, abilities:

• Ability to remain awake and alert at all times while working on campus.
• Ability to be flexible and constantly adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing and electronically.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties.
• Skill to Coordinate and direct grounds maintenance.
• Ability to develop short and medium range grounds development plans. 
• Ability and skill to check own work/documentation for completion and accuracy of data.
• Skill in operating trenchers, tractors, roto-tillers chippers, and other commonly used larger pieces of power driven grounds equipment.

Required minimum number of years work related experience

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