Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in making spaces look their best? Auburn University is seeking a Construction Tech I to join our Facilities Management team in Zone 4 , where your skills in sheetrock installation, repair, and painting will help shape and maintain the physical environment of our campus.

As a Construction Tech I, 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 working with your hands and making a visible difference, we’d love to have you on our team.

Essential Functions Level I:

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 a variety of carpentry tasks and installations including, but not limited to ceilings, flooring, windows, doors and door jams, and siding in university buildings and structures throughout campus.

Operates motorized equipment including forklifts, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, and man lifts.

Maintains upkeep of ceilings throughout campus. Performs minor repairs to various types of ceiling systems to prevent or correct leaks and damage from penetrations in roofs.

May assist in the set up of barricades and other dividers across campus.

May be given the responsibility of individual project completion, seeing to its logistics, cleanliness, completion, and client interactions.

May perform minor demolition of structures, portions of structure, walls, or other related building system work as needed for renovation and/or construction projects.

May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department’s training and credentialing requirements.

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

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions.

Preferred experience in carpentry, roofing, road repair, and/or concrete forming and finishing. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Level I: Basic knowledge of construction, infrastructure, and/or roofing techniques and principles

Ability to operate machinery and vehicles and use basic hand tools

Ability to adhere to all safe work practices and standards

Ability to learn and progress in the field Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Valid Driver’s License Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Preferred sheetrock repair and painting experience