Multi Skilled Technician (Parks & Recreation)

About the role

This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and repairs structural woodwork/equipment, working from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing systems, fixtures, pipes, and equipment for buildings under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Assists in painting and refurbishing the interior and exterior of structures under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical fixtures, equipment, and wiring at buildings and facilities under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Receives and completes work orders for each project by listing the amount of time and materials used.
• Climbs ladders to reach, replace, and repair interior and exterior lighting fixtures, bulbs, and other electronic components.
• Operates a light truck to transport tools, materials, and equipment to various work sites.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, fixtures, and wiring.
• Repairs new and existing plumbing systems; including valves, drains, basins, toilet fixtures and sinks.
• Cuts and threads pipes and uses a variety of standard tools and equipment.
• Estimates required materials for projects by visiting work sites, reviewing work orders and sketches; purchases required materials.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings or structures.
• Applies a primer or sealer to make a suitable surface to apply a finished coat of paint.
• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs various structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard conforming to local building codes.
• Selects proper lumber and other building materials to complete required projects.
• Operates equipment such as tractors and implements, skid steers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a supply of standard repair parts, prepares requisitions and purchases supplies.
• Aids another skilled craftsman, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Parks and Recreation Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the standard practices and safety precautions of the construction trade.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry principles, practices and techniques.
• Skill in the operation of hand and light power tools.
• Skill in the operation of electrical test meters and various gauges.
• Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
• Ability to review work of contractors for compliance with specifications.
• Ability to direct the work of employees or contractors, if necessary.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work safely and effectively at considerable heights.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma. Two (2) years of work experience in general maintenance. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for duration of employment in this position.