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Building Trades Technician I - Facilities Management Renovations Division

Cobb County Government · Marietta, GA · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Position Information

These positions are located in Property Management of the Renovation Division.

About the Role

Serves as a key member of the Property Management team within the Renovation Division. Oversees contractor work, manages construction projects, and ensures compliance with local regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties.
  • Communicate, report, and complete work orders using technology like smartphones or tablets.
  • Purchase construction and maintenance-related items and ensure related financial paperwork is delivered to administrative staff.
  • Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in construction and renovation of county buildings and facilities.
  • Conduct maintenance inspections to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs.
  • Initiate necessary actions to correct deviations or violations.
  • Remove or install flooring, ceiling tiles, fixtures, appliances, paint interior and exterior surfaces, remove or install carpet, plaster applications, millwork fabrication, and replace drywall.
  • Assist in ensuring operations, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems comply with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in building trades.
  • One year of experience in building construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • Maintain a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

  • Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
  • Perception and discrimination of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
  • Communication orally.
  • Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents.

Skills

  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and design drawings.
  • Skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, painting, and masonry/concrete repair work.
  • Ability to perform rough and finish carpentry, painting, and minor masonry/concrete repair work.
  • Experience in commercial blueprints and drawings.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety protocols and regulations.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on project needs and departmental requirements.

Additional Information

Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Please verify all educational and work history information on your application.

Indicate willingness to accept the terms of employment as outlined.

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