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Trades Helper

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world's leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America" and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website : www.cranbrook.edu .

The Trades Helper is primarily responsible for assisting the Skilled Trades and for performing semi-skilled work associated with basic trades operations. This position is viewed as an apprentice.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Responsible for bringing necessary supplies to the job site.
• Assists in unloading trucks, etc.
• Helps set up ladders, scaffolding and other necessary equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties for various Skilled Trades as necessary during a job.
• Assist in surface preparation, plastering and repair of holes.
• Assist in material application.
• Assist in furniture covering and masking.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of various window treatments.
• Must be aware of proper procedures to use when encountering suspected asbestos containing material to avoid personal exposure, contamination of job site and exposure of facility occupants to asbestos.
• Maintains a clean working environment and cleans up job site after work is completed.

Requirements :

This is a full-time position; hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 7 : 30pm. The pay rate is $19.67 / hour.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer match. We also offer generous paid time off, 14 paid holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.