Trades Craftsman 1 {Part-Time} (Job ID)

Position Summary:

The City of Independences Facilities Services Department is looking for a part-time Trades Craftsman 1. The part-time Trades Craftsman 1 will play a key role in the daily operations and mission of the Citys Facilities Services Department as well as the overall mission of the Citys government. Additionally the Trades Craftsman 1 role assists the Trades Craftsman 2 in providing maintenance to all City buildings/properties including general repairs and installations in multiple trades to include: carpentry masonry drywall and painting plumbing electrical and HVAC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and installation of receptacles switches boilers duct work filters pulleys bearings etc.
• Update and maintain plumbing repairs and maintenance of toilets pumps faucets supply lines soldering and irrigations systems.
• Painting outside of buildings and offices.
• Painting inside of buildings and offices.
• Perform carpeting installations and repairs.
• Install concrete if needed; perform floor leveling.
• Conduct repairs to gutters and roofs.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Install emergencies and safety equipment.
• Answer technical questions.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance on City equipment; and
• Performs any other functions and/or responsibilities assigned by the Director.

Necessary Competencies:

• Excellent communication and verbal skills
• Customer service focus
• Solves problems independently with direction commensurate with the task
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest level of cleanliness standards.
• Works effectively with a team environment and able to guide a diverse and talented workforce.

Requirements:

Experience:

• A minimum of two-years (2) of work-related experience in mechanical electrical electronics plumbing building construction HVAC radio TV phone and other utility related applications design maintenance and repair preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior supervisory or lead role experience.

Education:

• Either a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License in good standing is required for operation of City owned vehicles.
• Knowledge of Department goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of City Services.
• Knowledge of City geography.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment materials and supplies utilized in City services/maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscape and ground maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of road and storm sewer maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of rough carpentry techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of equipment materials methods practices and tools
• Knowledge of application of finishing materials e.g. paint varnish lacquer stain etc.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to bend stoop walk climb stairs or ladders and push or lift light weight (5-10 pounds).
• Somewhat frequently work in awkward or confined positions and lift or push moderate weight (15-20 pounds).
• Occasional lifting or pushing of heavy weight (20 pounds).
• Must be able to work in various environments/spaces including but not limited to exposure to cleaning chemicals dust and outdoor weather conditions throughout various seasons in accordance with Ohio weather conditions.

Salary Information:

• The starting pay rate will be determined by the candidates experience education and other applicable factors.
• This complete pay range for this non-exempt role is $17.60/hour (minimum) - $45.00/hour (maximum) in accordance with a Level 5 Non-Exempt role.

Application Process:

• Interested external candidates must follow the application process through the City of Independence website.
• Interested internal candidates must submit a resume to Human Resources by close of business on the above-mentioned closing date.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

• The City of Independence is committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information. This position is an at will position and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure of the City of Independence Ohio leadership.