Posting Details Posting Detail Information Working Title Outdoor Maintenance Apprentice Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Type of Position Full-time Classification Title Structural Trades I Posting Number 202400137P Position Type State Classified Open Date 10/09/2024 Close Date 10/22/2024 Salary $3,589 - $4,306 monthly + full benefits Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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State Classified Hourly No Overtime EligibleDescription of Work Unit This section is part of the Outdoor Service Group and provides a variety of trades services that contribute to a safe and healthy environment for the Colorado State University campus community. Installation, repair and maintenance of outdoor furnishings such as signage, tables, benches and seat walls, fences, monument pillars also include street, sidewalk, and stair maintenance. Maintenance services of fixtures and components within various sporting venues such as Moby Gym, Canvas Stadium, etc. Position Summary This position is in training to assist with a variety of trades duties which involves maintaining, installing, and replacing concrete, asphalt, regulatory signage, benches, seat walls, and fencing on outdoor campus areas. Maintaining motorized winches, electric motors, baskets, motorized bleachers within various sporting event venues. Also responsible for assisting with event support such as Basketball and Football games, hauling and moving lab equipment, disassembling and assembling equipment, snow removal, etc. Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
- Experience Only: Two (2) years of experience performing trades duties which involved one or more of the following: installation, maintenance, renovation, and upkeep of concrete, asphalt, regulatory signage, and/or carpentry duties.
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- Education and Experience: A combination of related trades education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or experience performing trades duties which involved one or more of the following: installation, maintenance, renovation, and upkeep of concrete, asphalt, regulatory signage, and/or carpentry duties. equal to two (2) years. *Please note, to utilize education, unofficial or official transcripts or certification must be attached to the application.
SubstitutionsPreferred Qualifications The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
- Experience maintaining asphalt, concrete, roads, and snow removal.
- Experience setting up special events and sporting events.
- Knowledge of Anchor systems.
- Ability to assemble, install, and maintain outdoor components; tables, benches, stair treads, handrails, fencing, concrete structure walls including masonry and capstones.
- Ability to perform snow removal.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment; jack hammers, dump trucks with plow and sander, forklift, high ranger, tool cat, skid steer, etc.
- Customer service skills.
- Directly related state service experience.
Essential Job Duties Job Duty Category Maintenance and Repair - Outdoor Duty/ResponsibilityPosition is in training and will assist with the following:
- Assembles, installs, and maintains outdoor components such as tables, benches, stair treads, handrails, fencing, concrete structure walls including masonry and capstones.
- Fabricates and installs regulatory signage and plaques. Requires the knowledge of anchor systems and other devices for installation.
- Removes and replaces concrete and asphalt on streets, sidewalks, stairs, loading docks, etc. Including demolition, replacement, grinding, patchwork and safety assessments of these areas.
- Maintains, repairs and installs components within multiple sporting venues:
- Motorized bleachers, fixed seating, retractable basketball baskets and associated framework, winches and motors (electrical wiring and setting limits), including structural inspections.
- Assembles, installs, and maintains a variety of goals such as (football goal post, soccer goals, basketball backboards, etc.).
- Performs inspections and tests to provide certification of baskets, goals, etc. meeting NCAA standards and specifications. Installs floor decals and athletic banners.
- Operates equipment for excavations, lab equipment moves, snow removal, street and sidewalk maintenance and repair utilizing jack hammers, dump trucks with plow and sander, forklift, high ranger, tool cat, skid steer, etc.
- Establishes customer contacts to estimate and schedule jobs, identifies and orders appropriate materials, manage work orders to perform these jobs.
- Assembles and disassembles non-typical, heavy and highly delicate lab equipment (laminar flow hoods, Laser tables, growth chambers etc.) and building mechanical equipment, which involves specialized rigging and strenuous lifting requirements.
Percentage Of Time 80% Job Duty Category Snow Removal Duty/Responsibility Performs snow and ice removal on walks, drives, streets and parking lots. Provides ADA and general access with types of heavy equipment, including plow trucks, sanders, loaders, and snow pushers, etc. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty Category Event Support Duty/ResponsibilityPosition is in training and will assist with the following:
- Assembles staging and stairs, set up and layout of chairs, tarping of arena floors, carpeting stages, stages waste receptacles, coordinates and deliver tables and chairs for small and large events campus wide, etc.
- Supports Athletic with sporting events such as football and basketball which includes working football and basketball games for a variety of support from setting trash cans to changing baskets during game time.
- Requires the flexibility to work after hours and weekends to service mission critical university programs.
Percentage Of Time 10% Application Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
- Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
- The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
- Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
- If an Application is considered Incomplete , the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
- An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
- An Application is incomplete if see resume (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
- Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor's) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.
RESUMES
- When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
- Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
- Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.
NOTES
- Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
- The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates' own expense.
- Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at
- All status updates for this position will be sent via email from ...@colostate.edu, ...@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
- Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Team, at ...@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Department Contact Information Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Team, at ...@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Please check the Help link online at for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at ...@colostate.edu or (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Extra heavy lifting, Valid Driver's License - Colorado Regular - Commercial - Tanker and air brakes within 6 months, Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption, Shift Work - Snow removal outside normal business hours. Special events. EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) ###-####, ...@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) ###-####, ...@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) ###-####, ...@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. Employment and Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-###-####. Phone: 303-###-####. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.