Maintenance Technician II - 955/Construction (Parks & Recreation)

Posting Number 3664P Position Title Maintenance Technician II - 955/Construction (Parks & Recreation) Department Parks & Recreation Job Code 2398 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division PMC Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled construction work on new and existing buildings and features within the park system such as trails, walkways, shelters, playgrounds, and other structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Assists in a variety of construction related trades throughout the park system.

• Performs framing, truss installation and finishes carpentry work.

• Forms, pours and finishes concrete for footings, pads, approaches, columns and sidewalks.

• Operates a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades.

• Installs different types of roofing materials including metal roof installation and asphalt shingle installation.

• Operates surveying equipment and laser levels necessary for grading and construction of parking lots, roads, walkways and structures.

• Assists with the installation of water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage lines, valves and electrical conduit.

• Performs electrical and plumbing work as directed: install fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring; and install faucets, commodes, water heaters, and valves.

• Pulls and backs single and tandem trailers used to haul materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to and from locations.

• Maintains detailed and accurate records.

• Provides customer service to patrons.

• Trains staff and volunteers as assigned; conducts public outreach. Participates in continuing education and training as required.

• Assists with snow removal during inclement weather.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate or technical degree in related field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction within 6 months of hire.

• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Motorized equipment operation and routine equipment maintenance.

• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand/power tools.

Skill in:

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Operating hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operating motorized equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other light to medium sized equipment.

• Providing high levels of effective customer service.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Receive and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, volunteer groups, and the general public.

• Maintain accurate records

• Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

• Work independently and as a member of a team.

• Focus on tasks.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Outdoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Sometimes

• Construction site

• Frequently/Often

• Confined space

• Sometimes

• Vehicle

• Sometimes

• Warehouse environment

• Sometimes

• Shop environment

• Sometimes

• Right of way environment

• Sometimes

• Heights

• Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees

• Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

• Moving mechanical parts

• Frequently/Often

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Frequently /Often

• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Frequently/Often

• Loud noises (85+ decibels)

• Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents regularly required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the ground.

Hours/Days

Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with varying weekend responsibilities

Starting Salary $22.47 - $27.63 hourly ($46,727 - $57,475 annually) Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 2 Deadline to Apply 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

The Construction Mechanic will work with the Construction Division with the primary focus of work related to the new construction of Capital Improvement Projects for the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department. Applicants should have experience with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete for footings, pads, approaches, columns, and sidewalks. The ideal candidate should have experience operating a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades. Candidate should have experience reading shop drawings and installing prefabricated metal structures such as shelters and buildings. This position is required to frequently pull and back single and tandem trailers used to haul materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to and from locations. Candidate should possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire; and maintain an excellent driving record. Full-time with benefits with annual salary of $46,727 - $57,475 ($22.47 - $27.63 hourly). Position hours

• Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with varying weekend responsibilities.

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