Facilities Trades Professional

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City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

These are non-exempt positions.

May include the following depending on the area of assignment Mechanical Division (Plumber) Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs commercial plumbing systems including HVAC piping systems, rainwater recovery, swimming pool and decorative fountain maintenance. Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations. May assist supervisor/foreman with layout sketches, material lists and time estimates.

Experience as proficient backhoe operator for installation & repair of light utility piping, ability to fit steel pipe systems and assist welder/ fabricator. Mechanical Division (Plumber) requires a minimum of 3-5 years of plumbing experience or a journeyman level plumber license. Backflow Certification preferred. Mechanical Division (Electrician) Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, transformers, generators, lighting, appliances, circuits, wiring and other electrical system equipment and components in compliance with (NEC) National Electrical Code and local regulations.

Operates a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions. Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations. May assist supervisor/foreman with layout sketches, material lists and time estimates. Repairs and maintains high voltage systems. Mechanical Division (Electrician) requires 3-5 years of verifiable electrical experience or a journeyman level electrician license.

Virginia State Master Electrician Certification preferred. Structural Division: (Carpentry/Building Envelope/Roofer) Cleans, services, repairs and replaces roofs, windows, doors, siding, caulking various surfaces, flashing and gutters on City of Roanoke owned buildings. Develop/maintain database to catalog and maintain information on all City of Roanoke roofs, buildings and structures in order to develop field maintenance schedules and replacement needs. Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance and construction activities.

Assist supervisor/foreman with layout sketches, material lists and time estimates. Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations. Works as rough/finish carpenter to include installation/removal of frame walls, drywall, ceramic tile, carpet, windows, doors, blinds, siding and demolition of structures. Ability to construct or repair office furniture, pour, finish concrete on all city owned buildings.

Requires 3-5 years of carpentry experience. (Paint Crew) - Responsible for prepping surfaces, mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects. Assist in selection and purchase of paint supplies from vendors. Requires 3-5 years of verifiable painting experience. Welding Division (Welder) Performs various types of welding. Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in highly skilled maintenance, installation and construction activities.

Ability to assign and supervise the work of maintenance workers and technicians on installation and removal projects. Ability to follow detailed instructions from a supervisor. Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions. Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations. Minimum three years of experience with MIG or TIG or Flux core welding or electrode welding processes;

large equipment rigging and reading blueprints. Welding Division (Welder) must have 3-5 years of experience or one of these welding certifications:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding…