Trade Specialist - Structural

About the role

Under direct supervision, incumbent performs skilled structural/carpentry duties including repairs and installations of doors, hardware, drywall, flooring, and framing. Incumbant also troubleshoots and maintains roofing systems. In addition, incumbent completes work orders, proactively communicates with District staff members, monitors inventory of supplies and equipment, and ensures compliance with various local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all types of roofs including: Foam, single-ply membrane, standing seam, asphalt, and fiberglass shingle.
• Install, maintain and repair flashings, expansion joints, sheetmetal counterflashings, fascia, gutter and downspouts, roof penetrations for conduits, pipes, vents, and curbs for equipment.
• Inspect and determine locations and causes of roof leaks on all District facilities.
• Operate and understand the operation of the following tools: Foam pack, power washer, table saws, circular saw, radial arm saw, Tile saw, carpet tools; maintain tools and equipment in safe working conditions.
• Record and submit all required job task information including, materials, labor hours, and 'action taken' on District work order system.
• Reviews assigned tasks in District work order system to ensure incumbent is aware of all outstanding work orders. Communicates with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Collaborates with other maintenance department crews to ensure that the District's educational environment is not disrupted.
• Maintains, monitors, and ensures the security of District tools, equipment, and vehicle(s).
• Maintains and replenishes shop and truck stock and inventory items. Organizes and keeps stock up to date.
• Ensures compliance with district policies, Arizona State School Facilities Board (AZSFB) preventive maintenance requirements, and federal, state building, health and safety codes. If directed, spot checks work of contractors to update supervisors on status of projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Three to five years of structural/roofing experience;
• Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the installation and repair of all types of roofing;
• Completion of trade school or equivalent;
• Five years of commercial structural/carpentry experience;
• Commercial drivers license.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowing principles and practices of roofing/carpentry trades;
• Applying federal and state building, health, and safety codes;
• Demonstrating record-keeping techniques;
• Applying basic mathematic principles;
• Reading and understanding technical manuals;
• Understanding Arizona State School Facilities Board (AZSFB) requirements;
• Operating hand and power tools;
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear;
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat;
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration;
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock;
• Noisy environment.

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration;
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat;
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals;
• Extreme cold;
• Risk of electrical shock;
• Noisy environment.

Position Type

Full-Time

Schedule

Immediate Start

Salary

$16.74 to $20.09 Per Hour