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**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** S4878P **Home Org Name** In-House Construction SC **Division Name** VP, Facilities Management **Position Title** Construction Technician I/II **Job Class Code** ND39/ND40 **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** No **Limited Term Length** **Job Summary** Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in making spaces look their best? Auburn University's Facilities Management is seeking a Construction Tech to join our In-House Construction, where your skills in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and/or concrete forming and finishing will help shape and maintain the physical environment of our campus. As a Construction Tech, you'll play a vital role in supporting the construction, repair, and maintenance of Auburn University's buildings, streets, and property. Your work will directly contribute to creating a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. At Auburn University, Facilities Management is committed to providing highly responsive and quality support services. We strive to be a client-focused organization and a value-added partner to our campus community. If you're a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys making a visible difference, we'd love to have you on our team. To learn more about the Facilities Management, please visit: ** **Essential Functions** **Level I:** + Assists in a variety of carpentry tasks and installations including, but not limited to, layout, foundations, form carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, windows, doors and door jams, siding, and roofs in university buildings and structures throughout campus. + Performs excavation and demolition work as needed for renovation and construction projects. + Operates motorized equipment including backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, motor cranes, front-end loaders, man lifts, and other heavy equipment. + Maintains roofs and ceilings throughout campus. Performs minor repairs to various types of roofing systems to prevent or correct leaks and damage from penetrations in roofs. + Prepares and paints all manner of surfaces including, but not limited to, masonry walls, sheetrock, external surfaces, and floors. Performs installation or maintenance preparation of surfaces for paint and finishes. + Assists in the set up and removal of barricades, fences, and other dividers across campus. + Assists in the patching of holes, cracks, and other surface problems in university streets. Prepares, fills, and packs potholes on roads and streets around campus. + Assists in forming, pouring, and finishing cement structures; lays bricks and blocks on and around structures. + May be given the responsibility of individual project completion, seeing to its logistics, cleanliness, completion, and some client interactions. + May perform demolition of structures, portions of structure, walls, sidewalks or other related building systems. May pressure wash roofs, buildings, and sidewalks on campus. + May perform other related duties as assigned **Level II:** + Performs and leads a variety of carpentry tasks and installations including, but not limited to, layout, foundations, form carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, windows, doors and door jams, siding, and roofs in university buildings and structures throughout campus. + Demonstrates knowledge of multiple methods for maintaining roofs and ceilings throughout campus. Plans, schedules, and leads minor repairs of various types of roofing systems to prevent or correct leaks and damage from penetrations in roofs. + Forms, pours, and finishes cement structures; lays bricks and blocks on and around structures. Responsible for form building and installation, concrete finish work, and site layout and measurement. + Assists in the setup and removal of barricades, fences, and other dividers across campus. May pressure wash roofs, buildings, and sidewalks on campus. + Operates motorized equipment including backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, motor cranes, front-end loaders, man lifts, and other heavy equipment. + Plans, schedules, and leads excavation and demolition work as needed for renovation and construction projects. + Leads, prepares, and paints all manner of surfaces including, but not limited to, masonry walls, sheetrock, external surfaces, and floors. Performs installation or maintenance preparation of surfaces for paint and finishes. + Demonstrates knowledge of the proper demolition of structures, portions of structure, walls, sidewalks, or other related building systems. May lead team in performing this duty. + Plans, schedules, and executes patching of holes, cracks, and other surface problems in university streets. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper materials and methods used in patching. + Responsible for individual project completion, seeing to its logistics, cleanliness, completion, and client support. + May perform other related duties as assigned **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications** **Level I:** High school diploma or equivalent **Level II:** High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and/or concrete forming and finishing. **Substitutions allowed for Experience:** Degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience. Example: Bachelor's degree = 4 years of experience **Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions:** ** Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** **Minimum Technology Skills** **Minimum License and Certifications** + Valid Driver's License Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $16.90 - $28.49/hour **Job Category** Facilities/Skills Trades **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 11/03/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite ( to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** + Only **completed applications** will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include **all employment history** and required application documents. + If **required** , be sure to attach cover letter and resume. + Please include a copy of any required or relevant **certifications/licenses** in the "Other Documents" section. + Please answer all **supplemental questions** completely and accurately. + Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted. **Quick Link for Internal Postings** **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**

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