Construction Worker II (Open Space Maintenance)

Essential and Supplemental Functions

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• A high school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of specialized training in construction, carpentry, plumbing, or welding;
• Two (2) years general construction experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Operations, services and activities of a facilities construction program
• Methods and techniques of general construction and building remodeling
• Methods and techniques of general carpentry, block laying, brick laying, painting, fence building and cement work
• Operational characteristics of construction equipment and tools
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Working Conditions

• Independently perform rough and finish carpentry, cement finishing, welding and plumbing tasks
• Construct and repair a variety of fences
• Operate a variety of construction equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform material and cost estimating for less complex construction jobs
• Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation