Trades Maintenance Laborer; GUADALUPE Job Tempe area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Trades Maintenance Laborer (GUADALUPE)

Job Summary

The Trades Maintenance Laborer performs helper or apprentice levels of work maintaining and repairing facilities, grounds, equipment or their parts in direct support of a process, system, facility or grounds.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The Trades Maintenance Laborer:

Assists the Trades Maintenance Technician, Trades Maintenance Specialist, and others in the performance of their duties.

Performs operator-level inspections, servicing, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Performs non-skilled replacement, repair, or adjustment of facility or system components.

Prepares and cleans areas or equipment undergoing repair, painting, maintenance, construction or other related activity.

Cuts, trims, seeds and applies fertilize, and under supervision applies herbicides/pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees, and ornament shrubs.

Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials required in performance of duties, particularly in a medical, detention, or correctional setting.

Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment.

Performs housekeeping services to maintain safe, clean, and orderly conditions in the workplace.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Operation and maintenance of basic hand and powered tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of specialization of assigned work area;
Typical hazards of the assigned work areas or encountered in the area of specialization and safety procedures and equipment required;
Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

Perform helper-level duties in the area of assignment;
Operate and perform operator-level maintenance of powered equipment in the area of assignment;
Relate to homeowners and tenants in a friendly, courteous and considerate manner;
Work outside in varying weather conditions;
Follow oral and written instructions;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Completion of the eighth grade and six (6) months general experience in construction field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. AND High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
This position will require the Incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.