Structural Technician

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

Building Systems Maintenance has three levels of Structural Technicians, and the level is determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure.

Structural Technician I, II, and III: All Structural Technicians periodically inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance of assigned spaces and equipment, identify and repair any potential problems, assist with structural and carpentry tasks and projects such as wall erection, drywall, ceilings, door and window installation, and wall and floor coverings, and maintenance and repair of general structural components. Structural Technicians also hang pictures, whiteboards, shelving, and other objects at the requests of various departments, safely use and maintain tools and machinery, complete work orders and utilize an electronic timekeeping system daily.

Structural Technician II: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level II will work more independently and be given more complex duties, including selecting and acquiring appropriate materials and utilizing best application methods, interpreting and accurately using blueprint drawings, plans, sketches, and other directional materials, and communicating and coordinating with outside vendors and manufacturers for the repair and replacement of building components.

Structural Technician III: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level III will communicate and coordinate with engineers and consultants for the repair and replacement of building components and assigned projects, generate activity and outage notifications, and acquire and perform estimates for projects and maintenance repairs. Additionally, a level 3 also trains, mentors, and verifies the work of others, contributes to fostering a positive work environment, motivates and encourages staff to improve, supports leadership, and contributes to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.

All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation