Construction Technician I

Job Description:

Construction Technician I

Description

Job Title
Construction Technician I

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Construction Technician I

$20.59 per hour

1 Position

College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Construction Technician I (6:30 am - 3:00 pm), under supervision, performs preventative maintenance and basic repair of Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) fire field training props. This would include use of multiple trades’ knowledge, skills, and abilities such as welding, pipefitting, plumbing, heavy equipment operation, etc. This position is responsible for performing minor building maintenance and repair requests such as carpentry, drywall, furniture movements, basic electrical, etc. This position may also be required to support other programs.

This position reports to the Construction Foreman.

Qualifications of the Role

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• One year of maintenance experience such as: basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, basic equipment operation, building trades, or construction experience to include any combination of the following: welding, pipefitting, plumbing, concrete, basic electrical, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, and use of hand/power tools.
  
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• Completes listed out-sourced training as available within 6 months to include: ESTI Safety Orientation, Skid Steer Loader, Forklift, Material Handler, Man Lift, Iron Worker, Riding Mowers, and Mule.
  
• Obtains listed certifications as available within 18 months to include: 24-hour welding, LPG Installation, and/or DOT Cylinder Filling.
  

Equivalency: None.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System . TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
  
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
  
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
  
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
  
• Wellness programs and release time.
  
• Access to online learning platforms.
  
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
  
• Leadership development programs
  

TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.