What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking Tradesworker position at City of Asheville?
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Parking Services Tradesworker in the Transportation department. Under general supervision, the Parking Services Tradesworker performs routine corrective/preventive maintenance of City parking facilities and ensures the safety and well-being of facility occupants. What you’ll be doing:- Perform general painting work, which includes preparing surfaces, graffiti removal, and traffic striping for lots/garages.
- Clean, organize, and keep inventory of all related tools and paint stock
- Inspect parking facilities for needed repairs and maintenance of elevators, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, elevator emergency telephones, and lighting systems.
- Make minor drywall and carpentry repairs.
- Operate a variety of equipment such as: ride-on sweeper, leaf blowers, gas-powered trimmers, pressure washer, salt spreaders, air compressor, hammer drills, and power/hand tools.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to parking access and revenue control equipment.
- Perform patching activities using concrete, asphalt, epoxies, sealants, and other materials.
- Perform preventive maintenance on parking facility equipment.
- Assist in the maintenance of various electrical systems, including replacing faulty switches, plugs, and ballasts.
- Perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems, such as filter replacements and cleaning condenser coils.
- Perform general grounds maintenance activities, including maintaining parking lots, loading debris into trucks, removing ice, and related tasks.
- Perform various activities such as: minor repairs to stairs, doors, door hardware, signs, and clearing garage drainage systems.
- Answer and evaluate customer and employee complaints to determine necessary repairs or services needed to correct the situation.
About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:
- High school diploma or equivalency, PLUS two (2) years of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled construction work; OR two (2) years of experience performing related building maintenance and repair work OR related fields, bearing a logical relationship to maintenance/repair work; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- General knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools
- Basic mathematical competency.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping, including maintenance of activity logs and reports.
- General understanding of how to use computers and related technology.
- Basic City of Asheville geography.
Ability to:
- Read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
- Respond in a polite and professional manner to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Use various painting equipment, tools, and techniques
- Use ladders and scaffolds to reach high surfaces
- Identify and solve safety hazards.
- Read and understand basic blueprints and diagrams.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
- Work independently with limited supervision.
- Maintain adequate attendance.