Job description
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.
Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Mason / Plasterer.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Core Competencies
Requirements include:
or full journey status as a mason/plasterer in a union;
or, four years' applicable work experience.
Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Desired:
- Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products
- Experience mixing and applying base coat plaster over lathe or any other type surface to which plaster will adhere; repairing and finishing drywall; preparing masonry floors for floor coverings; repairing and installing ceramic tile and grout; repairing and installing vinyl/polymer floor tile, cove base and tile for walls and floors, including materials such as quarry, ceramic, marble and brick pavers.
- Experience in the utilization of craft tools, including wet saws for efficient installation and repair of complex tile jobs.
- Experience in the proper and safe application of chemicals and grouts, including epoxy and waterproof membranes.
Conditions of Employment:
- May be required to accept variable work shift.
- Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Equivalent education/experience may substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
- Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.
- Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required.
- Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.
- Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
- Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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