- Salary
- $45k – $73k/yr
- Location
- City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA, VA, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The 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.
This is a non-exempt position.
SUMMARYSupervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in highly skilled maintenance, and construction activities. Performs work in multiple skilled trades.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
Assigns and supervises the work of maintenance workers and technicians
Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instruction from supervisor
Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions
Requisitions necessary equipment and materials
Maintains time and material records and prepares simple reports
Performs or assists in performing more difficult or skilled tasks
May perform inspection of playgrounds and associated equipment
Performs minor repair of buildings, doors, windows and floors, locks, cabinets, and similar items
Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
Coordinates with other department operational and technical personnel in the performance of assigned tasks
Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services the full range of power-driven equipment used by the City including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems.
Coordinates with and advises the public on daily or emergency functions
Performs trades work in multiple assigned areas at a Master level such as motor equipment repair, welding, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
Follows established safety procedures
May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises a work crew in maintenance and construction operations within assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years experience and/or training in trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of an appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license. May require master-level licensure in an area of skilled trades. May require registered technician license and Certified Fertilizer Applicator certification. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.