Job description
Perform maintenance and construction work at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation buildings, aquatic facilities, and parks. Conduct routine maintenance on facility HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems and/or perform a variety of construction trades including carpentry, concrete work, roofing, and masonry work.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform framing and finish carpentry work
- Form, pour and finish concrete for footings, pads, approaches, columns, and sidewalks.
- Operate a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades.
- Operate surveying equipment and laser levels necessary for grading and construction of parking lots, roads, walkways, and structures.
- Complete the installation of water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage lines, valves, and electrical conduit.
- Perform electrical and plumbing work: install or replace fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring; and repair faucets, commodes, water heaters, and valves.
- Perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work; repair and install heating and air conditioning units.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical fixtures, concessions equipment, various piping, pumps, and motors.
- Work to maintain public pools by monitoring pool chemistry and repairing pool steps, stands and slides.
- Load and unload cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Clean, maintain and lubricate exercise machines and related equipment.
Ancillary Job Functions
- Perform metal fabrication using a wide variation of equipment such as welders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and hand tools.
- Install drywall in buildings and make repairs as necessary.
- Paint, seal, dust, and clean all building surfaces including walls and floors.
- Change light bulbs and fixtures as needed.
- Ensure pool water and bathing water comply with state and local safety and health regulations.
- Perform concrete/masonry repairs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical training preferred.
- Minimum of three years relevant experience.
- Missouri general certificate in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC strongly desired.
- Must possess Aquatic Facility Operator license within 6 months of hire for positions assigned to maintenance.
- Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with airbrake endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
- Knowledge of electrical controls, aquatic systems and equipment, HVAC systems, and commercial plumbing and related fixtures.
- Extensive familiarity with standard hand tools, industrial and power tools such as floor buffers, carpet shampooers, vacuums, and drills.
- Working knowledge of safety standards and precautions of using machinery, tools, and cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to operate tools and machinery in an efficient and safe manner.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to survey using a transit.
- Ability to receive and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong sense of professionalism to provide excellent and courteous service to City employees and the public.
- Ability to be on-call on nights and weekends and for emergencies.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
- May be exposed to wet/humid conditions, inclement outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, oils, airborne particles/fumes, moving mechanical parts, potentially hazardous bodily fluids, or potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals that require the use of PPE and respiratory protection.
- May be required to work in high/dangerous places.
- Exposed to moderate noise levels.
Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below 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 essential functions
- Must be able to grasp, push, stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
- Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement.
- Must have clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors to clean and inspect work areas.
- Must be capable of using a self-contained breathing apparatus and pass a fit test.
- May be required to lift or push 100 or more pounds.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Hours/Days
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with varying weekend and on-call responsibilities.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Starting Salary
$34,694 - $44,283 annually, Minimum-Midpoint, Commensurate with training and education
Pay Grade
A9
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
01/27/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and light construction work at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation buildings, aquatic facilities, and parks. The primary focus of this maintenance technician position will be to conduct routine maintenance and repairs on facility plumbing systems. An ideal candidate will have experience with plumbing work related to swimming pools and also installing and/or replacing plumbing fixtures, faucets, commodes, water heaters, and valves. During the winter months, when there is inclement weather, this position will assist with snow removal in the park system. This position will also perform other related duties as assigned.
Candidates will be expected to obtain their Aquatic Facility Operator license within six months of hire so they may perform work to maintain public pools by monitoring pool chemistry and repairing pool steps, stands, and slides.
Candidates should possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire, and maintain an excellent driving record.
This position is full-time with benefits with an annual salary range of $34,694 – $44,283.
Position hours – Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with varying weekend and on-call responsibilities.
Candidates will be expected to obtain their Aquatic Facility Operator license within six months of hire so they may perform work to maintain public pools by monitoring pool chemistry and repairing pool steps, stands, and slides.
Candidates should possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire, and maintain an excellent driving record.
This position is full-time with benefits with an annual salary range of $34,694 – $44,283.
Position hours – Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with varying weekend and on-call responsibilities.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
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