The Construction Tech 1 works at BREC parks and facilities performing a wide variety of construction related duties. The Construction Tech 1 is required to carry out jobs as part of a crew, often without direct supervision and will handle day to day construction duties. The position is required to understand how to construct park features, understand construction techniques, and anticipate job flow.Education Required: No formal education required
Area of Study (major) Required: None
Certification(s) Required: CPR/First Aid certification within specified time frame provided by BREC
License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license.
Years Relevant Work Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of construction experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hands-on skills and knowledge of construction work including carpentry, concrete work, painting, grading and general knowledge of construction principles.
• Knowledge of recreation facilities, equipment and playing fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to resolve conflict and foster positive/productive team environment.
• Skill in the use of light-duty to medium-duty equipment
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to work outside in various climates
• Ability to work in team environment.

Essential Functions and Job Duties:

• Drive BREC pick-up truck to and from work site
• Gather tools, equipment and materials and securely load onto truck and trailer 
• Maintain and clean equipment, prepare building materials for use, straighten, and organize surplus building materials 
• Assist Construction Foreman and Construction Tech 2 with layout and construction of jobs
• Assists in inspecting BREC projects for safe conditions, work progress/completion, and quality work
• Ensure compliance with BREC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating design problems to supervisors in a timely manner.

Secondary Job Duties

• Prepare, prime and paint various interior and exterior items
• Plant, feed, and water grass seed, sod, and plants.
• Pouring and finishing concrete

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.Generally, four (4) days per week; Monday through Thursday, ten (10) hours per day; 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seldom required, but occasional weekend work possible.