TRADES HELPER [M - TH; 4:00PM - 2:30AM] 2 OPENINGS

Tired of working in the rain, the heat and the cold…looking for stability with year-round employment? Our Trades Helper position will provide you with one main job site, all tools provided, multiple retirement plans, health, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, pre-tax savings opportunities, vacation AND sick leave, 12 paid holidays, assistance with child and elder care, a free regional transit pass and active commute support, tuition exemption, no sales pressure, an employee health program, work/life balance, and more!

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Trades Helper to perform semi-skilled work in maintenance and construction under the direction of the supervisor and lead, assisting journey-level trades workers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of common materials used by the trade.
• Obtain, prepare and deliver materials to the job site for installation by journey workers.
• Clean up, service and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assist in shop office routines, including material storage and record keeping.
• Set up and work from a variety of ladders and scaffolding.
• Clean up and maintain shop areas, work sites and storage areas.
• Assist journey electricians in pulling wire, hanging fixtures, cutting and threading conduit.
• Take electrical meter readings.
• Clean up and wash light fixtures.
• Cut and prepare metal shapes for use in hanging electrical devices.
• Operate hand and portable tools, including drill motors, metal cutting equipment and power hammer.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts and scissor-lifts.
• Operate vehicles such as University vans and trucks to transport tools and equipment to various worksites.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work.
• Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work actions and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e., Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
• Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
• Other duties as required

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Requirements include:

• High school graduation or GED certificate;
• and six months’ general work experience requiring use of trades tools at the unskilled level.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products
• Experience in electrical work: assisting journey-level electricians in pulling wire, hanging fixtures, cutting and threading conduit; replacing incandescent lamps and fluorescent tubes in a wide variety of lighting fixtures throughout the campus; taking electrical meter readings; cleaning up and washing light fixtures; cutting and preparing metal shapes for use in hanging electrical devices; operating hand and portable tools, including drill motors, metal cutting equipment and power hammer.
• Experience in sheet metal work: handling and placing sheet metal roofing materials; using common shop instruments, including rules and micrometers, cutting, grinding and polishing sheet metal materials; operating power shop equipment, including drill press and punch press; operating the sand blaster; making minor assemblies of preformed sheet metal components including installation of fasteners.

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to accept variable work shift.
• Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy material will be required.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.
• Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
• Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.