SKILLED LABORER

About the Role

Employee is responsible for the maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs throughout all City-owned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds and buildings at city-owned properties and facilities.
• Performs plumbing, electrical (preferably a journeyman, but not required), and basic roof repairs.
• Moves building contents from one building to another.
• Constructs, maintains, and installs floors, doors, light fixtures, and other areas.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.
• May be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Current valid Class "C" Driver's License; Class "B" preferred.
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within the first three months of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret instructions regarding the safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective motor skills to operate department vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery safely.
• Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions and take appropriate safety precautions.

Working Conditions

• Constantly performs work outdoors on a variety of City projects.
• Exposed to equipment/machinery, noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, oil, dirt, and/or grease.
• Works under extreme weather conditions, excessive heat, and/or excessive cold for long periods.
• Standing/walking most of the work period, moving about construction sites over rough terrain.