Tradesman IV

Position Summary

Constructs, maintains, and repairs facilities and infrastructure. Provides essential preventive and repair care in and around the perimeter of all properties and buildings with various skill trades. May be specialized in at least one skilled trade, including carpentry, marine, etc.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Carpentry Specialty: Perform carpentry work and paint maintenance as needed.
• Repair buildings and railroad tracks.
• Repair concrete, asphalt, and floor covering.
• Install and/or repair fencing and gates for Homeland Security.
• Install, repair, and replace doors and hardware.
• Build cement forms and pour concrete.
• Install and repair roofs.
• Marine Specialty: Perform heavy carpentry work to install wharf timbers.
• Use marine‑grade epoxy on marine structures, wharf markings, and vessel superstructures.
• Repair concrete and steel structures utilizing epoxy grout and concrete.
• Install and/or repair fall safety fencing and gates.
• Install, repair, and replace safety ladders and access hatches.
• Build and repair wooden fenders and cap logs using CCA timber.
• Perform rope work and eye splicing.
• Perform heavy‑duty cleat, chain, and cable work to provide proper mooring design and breaking strength.
• Provide underway watch stations as lookout, man‑over‑board, marine fire and casualty response.
• Operate small boats and paint skiff safely underneath marine structures.
• Perform vessel mechanical and vessel safety checks.
• All Specialties: Work independently.
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours.
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor.
• Act in accordance with Port of Houston Authority core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 4+ years construction experience required.
• Marine experience preferred (for Marine specialty).
• NASBLA Boaters Safety Certification required (for Marine specialty).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors

• General knowledge of plumbing.
• Knowledge of industrial painting.
• General construction knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of welding and materials.
• Knowledge of air impact tools and core drilling.
• Ability to drive a tractor with a batwing.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Seamanship.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use a zero‑turn lawn mower, weed eater, and sweeping machine.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide or herbicide license.

Key Competencies

• Required safety awareness.
• Technical and professional knowledge and skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of typical conditions encountered while performing essential functions. Noise levels are usually moderate, with occasional high levels in open‑office areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.