Construction & Maintenance Worker II (Carpentry & Irrigation Specialties)

Department:

Parks & Public Facilities

Division: 

Parks & Facilities

The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step B: $33.32.

Position Salary Range: $33.32 - 37.76

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or designee, performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of City parks, grounds and facilities; performs all essential job functions of the Construction & Maintenance Worker I and Laborer, and must work with others in areas outside of one's primary specialties, to include skilled cross training to others. Subject to after hours and weekend work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience involving increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of parks, grounds, and facilities and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in each specialty designated at the time of the posting and an ability to demonstrate functional knowledge in both specialties.  Selection of two of the following specialties will be based on business need for current and future specialties: Arborist, Carpentry, Equipment Operator, Irrigation, Plumbing & Mechanical or Pesticide/Herbicide. (Primary: Carpentry / Secondary: Irrigation)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license upon hire date.

• Successfully pass a background, reference check and pre-employment physical (DOT Drug/Alcohol, if applicable).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ALL SPECIALTIES)

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports job status, field, facility and equipment conditions, and observed safety issues to the supervisor or assigned designee.

• Operates all equipment and tools necessary to complete assigned tasks.

• Participates in all facets of the maintenance repair, installation, and construction of parks, athletic complexes, playgrounds, buildings, and related facilities.

• Willingness to stay current in the field and learn on the job training for other specialties.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to assigned work, including site plans, blueprints, as-built plans, work orders and other reports pertaining to area of specialty; submits to appropriate department and personnel as required.

• Develops schedules, inspects, diagnosis, implements and performs work relating to assigned areas of responsibility, including preventative maintenance programs and ensures an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment to effectuate predictable repairs as the need may arise; estimates costs of maintenance and repairs, and reports estimates to supervisor or designee.

• Exercises technical and functional direction over all staff in preceding levels as needed and provides job skill training for lower job classifications.

• Performs all functions of the preceding levels and specialty functions and duties as assigned and assist with all work performed at a higher level.

SPECIALTIES

(Employees are not assigned exclusively to one area and may work in all areas as assigned).

Arborist

• Performs specialist arborist duties such as, recommending and selecting appropriate trees to plant, identifies and recommends tree removal, removes trees as appropriate, to include identifying and removing hazardous trees or other tree hazards; performs skilled pruning, stump grinding, fertilizing, bracing, and controls insects/disease problems.

• Performs skilled operation of all equipment, to include those requiring a Class "B" CDL.

Carpentry

• Performs skilled construction, maintenance and repair to buildings, park amenities utilizing masonry, carpentry, painting, millwork, and other construction skills. 

• Maintains City's key system, to include making keys, installing/replacing locks.

Equipment Operator

• Performs skilled operation of all equipment, to include those requiring a Class "A" CDL.

Irrigation

• Performs skilled technical work