Construction & Maintenance Tech

The Construction & Maintenance Tech position works under the general supervision of the Community Development Streets & Special Projects Supervisor and is responsible for various assignments within the operation of the Street department and the City of Bolivar. Department leads may also provide oversight and guidance.

• Can perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Street Laborers if needed for cross-utilization.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City buildings and assets.
• Work closely with other departments in the construction and maintenance of all public facilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned within the scope of duties and responsibilities outlined in the employee’s signed job description.

• Responds to emergency situations within a reasonable time period.
• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgement in the planning and execution of tasks assigned.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective people skills at all times.
• Demonstrate ability to support and function in a team environment.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues in all aspects of building/facility maintenance with good construction practices and without compromise to building safety.

• Inspect the buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Handle necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Install equipment.
• Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
• Use equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.
• Tasks include plumbing work, painting, repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, including heating & air conditioning.
• Make recommendations for improvements or design efficiencies during building evaluations.
• Purchase necessary authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases.
• Monitor and review work performed by contractors on behalf of the city and report concern

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• The ability to perform tasks involving elevated levels of cognitive function and judgement.
• The ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• The ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• The ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• The ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory.
• The ability to concentrate.
  
  The ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrate caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five (5) years combined experience in construction &/or maintenance is preferred.
• Advanced skills in operation of heavy equipment are preferred.

• Considerable knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with City ordinances and proceedings.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• The ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask changing priority environment.
• Knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment utilized in various functions of Construction & Maintenance.
• The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with limited immediate supervision.

• Frequently sitting,…