Trades Worker (Part-Time)

Company Description:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Trades Worker (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: Admin/Facilities
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River, MA
REPORTS TO: Associate VP Admin/Facilities
POSITION TYPE: This is a part-time, AFSCME unit position, without benefits not to exceed 18.5 hours per week.
SALARY: $20.92/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Trades Worker (part-time) supports skilled trades personnel in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of facilities, equipment, and systems. This role performs routine maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on electrically powered equipment and appliances such as motors, pumps, lamps, and fans, following journeyman direction and equipment service manuals.
• Complete basic electrical tasks not requiring a licensed electrician, including replacing light bulbs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine repairs on heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including replacing belts, filters, bearings, and cooling coils, and adjusting temperature controls as needed.
• Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, and oiling to ensure optimal working conditions.
• Assist with minor carpentry work, including constructing tables, wooden barricades, window screens, and similar structures using hand and power tools.
• Assist with the sanding and painting.
• Assist with installation and routine repair of floor coverings such as tile, linoleum, and rugs.
• Performs related duties such as furnishing tools and materials to tradesmen during the course of a job; holding materials or tools in place while tradesmen work on them; cleaning the work area upon completion.
• Cleaning roof drains on a monthly schedule or as deemed needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICAITONS:

• Knowledge of the use and operation of hand held power tools such as drills/ etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools such as pliers, chisels, hammers, etc.
• Knowledge of the methods used in the care and maintenance of small and hand held power tools.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in using hand held power tools such as drills, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.