Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a skilled building and/or construction trade.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: None.
Conditions of Employment: Must submit and pass a pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination, and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed, 1) during emergency operations, 2) in preparation for prolonged emergency operations, and/ or 3) during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Proper use of hand and power tools required to perform facility maintenance; HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, paint, cleaning chemical, and lubricant application; and safety practices to be observed in building maintenance activities.
Skilled in: Using mechanical-electrical/power tools, equipment, and machinery used in everyday construction and equipment installation; operating indoor and outdoor lift equipment including bucket trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, and crawlers; applying and reading diagnostic tools; troubleshooting and reading diagrams; performing electrical and plumbing soldering; repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, lines, fittings, equipment, and components; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, or job type.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work, and operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.
Employees work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The city of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
