Trades Helper - Construction
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Support essential maintenance and construction activities that help ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities.
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Assist skilled tradesmen and perform semi-skilled duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities and in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and renovation of buildings, structures and fixtures.
Work Arrangement – Onsite
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training - Work requires an education/training background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts or trades.
Experience - No experience required.
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Work Performed
- Assist skilled tradesmen to include plumbers, steamfitters, electricians, carpenters, painters and welders in assigned work.
- Perform semi-skilled tasks in assigned building or mechanical trade; mix mortar and plaster; select, cut and trim lumber; cut, thread, assemble and install pipes and tubing; clean electrical appliances and equipment, trace short circuits, replace fixtures and check switches and fuse boxes.
- Maintain adequate supply of tools and materials, load and unload materials and transport to designated locations utilizing a variety of equipment as required.
- Remove walls, baseboards, doors, window screens, plaster, bricks and blocks to facilitate repair or renovation.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
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Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $28.25. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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Summary
Assist skilled tradesmen with semi-skilled tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
Job title
Trades Helper - Construction
Experience level
none
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
education
Location requirements
Onsite at Duke University, no remote work allowed.
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Duke University - Main Campus, Durham, NC, USA