Trade Technician - Roving Crew

Purpose

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Performs skilled mechanical or carpentry work on diversified park district equipment, vehicles, and/or buildings/structures; performs related construction and maintenance duties; may supervise tasks of small number of employees completing related projects; may perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintains related records.

Example of Duties

May construct, remodel, repair and paint structures, partitions, cabinets, shelves, displays, etc., requiring a thorough knowledge of framing and finish carpentry.

May interpret blueprints to determine materials, equipment and methods needed for carpentry projects.

May perform related plumbing, electrical, and mechanical duties; may perform roofing and construct footers and foundations.

May perform a variety of locksmith duties

May coordinate and/or participate in training.

May coordinate vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance program.

May fabricate or modify parts and equipment.

Qualifications

Education/

Experience:

Completion of secondary education (high school or GED) plus some additional vocational-technical training or other specialized formal education or equivalent in carpentry, construction,locksmith or equipment/vehicle mechanics and at least three years' experience in carpentry, construction, or vehicular maintenance and repair or equivalent.

Attendance:
Being present at work is an essential function of the position.

Language

Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with visitors and members of the public, contractors, other management staff, employees throughout the park district, and subordinates; ability to explain technical information in everyday language which non-technical people can understand. Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports. Communication occurs daily.

Technology

Skills:

Demonstrated experience using computers, web-based programs, e-mail, and Microsoft Office products. Working knowledge of GPS and GIS systems

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and apply construction and management principles to solve every day work problems. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to establish effective working relationships as supervisor of a work unit; ability to read, interpret, and convey directions from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by the Park District's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, lift, carry, talk and hear, operate two-way radio, and heavy equipment, sit, work with hands, drive park vehicles, etc. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to use power and hand tools, complete reports, use computers, phones, etc.

Work Environment:
While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee also spends a portion of their time working in a shop or office setting using telephones, computers, copiers, printers, etc.

Any Additional Information:
Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, work crew, contractors, etc.

Other Information

The above Description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Supervision

Received:
Roving Crew Supervisor

Given:
May supervise part-time/intermittent personnel

FLSA Status

Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Core Values

Attendance:
Is at work as scheduled; reports to work on time; follows proper procedures for requesting leave or calling off.

Policies & Procedures:
Follows established policies and procedures; inquires of supervisor if unclear on policy/procedure, includes following safety policies, procedures and protocols.

Professionalism:
Handles the responsibilities of the position in an effective manner; maintains integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges…