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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Flooring Finishes Technician Apprentice or Journeyman in LOGAN, Utah
Flooring Finishes Technician Apprentice or Journeyman
Requisition ID: 2026-10069
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Building Trades
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
College: Facilities
Department: Facilities Operations
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
Finishes Technicians - Flooring install, maintain, and repair a diverse array of floor coverings to maintain, repair, and finish USU Facilities, as well as assist with painting preparation and application as needed. They work as a member of a team under limited supervision on various projects or assignments. This position will be hired at either an Apprentice or Journeyman level based upon qualifications/experience and duties assigned. Please see Qualifications section below.
Responsibilities
Prepares surfaces for floor coverings installation. Removes current floor covering, including sweeping, scraping, sanding, or chipping of dirt and irregularities from base surfaces.
Fills cracks and patches on uneven surfaces to form a smooth, clean foundation.
Assists senior technicians by carrying, moving, and positioning materials, equipment, and tools.
Cleans equipment, shop area, and work site.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assists in work in other areas of the shop, such as painting, upholstery, and signage.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
For Apprentice:
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Aptitude is required. Aptitude is defined as passing the Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude (WTMA), with a score of 70% or higher.
Basic knowledge and understanding of building trades.
For Journeyman:
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- Four years of directly related work experience. Incumbents must possess journeyman skills and/or a license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skilled with various hand and power tools common to trade.
Knowledge of different types of floor coverings and installation and repair techniques.
Knowledge of repair process for walls and surfaces.
Ability to select and apply paint.
Knowledge of various types of painting and finishing materials and application techniques.
Ability to take direction from supervisors.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety... For full info follow application link.
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