About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Trade & Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an on-site, hands-on maintenance role supporting facilities operations. Typical duties include:

• Perform carpentry repairs and furniture restoration (repair door jams and stops, remove/plane doors, replace door locks).
• Diagnose and repair routine mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance issues.
• Paint interior walls and partitions; repair or replace chalkboards; build and install shelves and bookcases.
• Follow prescribed procedures, make independent choices among predefined options, and complete assigned work with general supervision.
• Work alone or as part of a team; tasks may be spot-checked during progress or inspected at completion.
• Adhere to all safety policies and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Primary Skills & Requirements

• Experience with on-site carpentry repair and general facilities maintenance.
• Practical experience diagnosing and repairing basic plumbing, electrical, or mechanical issues.
• Ability to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions; frequent standing and walking.
• Able to frequently lift up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift 21–40 lbs; rare tasks may require lifting over 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.
• Visual acuity (including color vision) required for some tasks.
• Valid California Class C Noncommercial Driver’s License required or ability to obtain and maintain one.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience in facilities, trades, or maintenance.
• Successful completion of any required background checks as part of the hiring process.
• This is a 6+ month W2 contract (possible conversion to direct hire). Compensation: $35.00 – $43.50 per hour (W2).

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Working Conditions & Location

• Onsite at our client’s facility in Stanford, CA.
• Role includes indoor and outdoor work; may require use of ladders, scaffolds, power and hand tools.
• Schedule and exact shift details will be provided by the hiring manager during interview.

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Why Apply

• Contract role with potential to convert to direct employment.
• Hands-on position that builds and broadens trade skills across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general facilities work.
• Opportunity to join a facilities team supporting a busy campus environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.