Trade Specialist - Structural

Pay Grade:  4359                

Position Control: 3456      

Department: Maintenance                               

Accountable To:  Structural Supervisor        

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                  

Creation/Revision Date:    July 1, 2017

Summary:  Under direct supervision, incumbent performs skilled structural/carpentry duties including repairs and installations of doors, hardware, drywall, flooring, and framing.  Incumbant also troubleshoots and maintains roofing systems.   In  addition, incumbent completes work orders, proactively communicates with District staff  members,  monitors inventory of supplies and equipment,  and ensures compliance with various local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Repair and  maintain all types of  roofs including: Foam, single-ply membrane, standing seam, asphalt,and fiberglass shingle.  Install, maintain and repair flashings,expansion  joints, sheetmetal counterflashings,  fascia, gutter and downspouts, roof penetrations for conduits, pipes,vents,and curbs for equipment. Inspect and determine locations and causes  of  roof leaks on all District facilities.       
• Operates and understands the operation of the following tools:  Foam  pack, power washer, table saws , circular saw, radial arm saw,
• Tile saw, carpet tools; maintain tools and equipment in safe working conditions.P
• Records and submits all required job task information including, materials, labor hours, and ‘action taken’ on District work order system.  Reviews assigned tasks in District work order system to ensure incumbent is aware of all outstanding work orders.
• Communicates with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.  Collaborates with other maintenance department crews to ensure that the District’s educational environment is not disrupted.
• Monitors, maintains, and ensures the security of  District tools, equipment, and vehicle(s). 
• Monitors and replenishes shop and truck stock and inventory items. Organizes and keeps stock up to date. 
• Ensures compliance with district policies, Arizona State School Facilities Board  (AZSFB) preventive maintenance requirements, and  federal, state
• building, health and  safety codes.
• If directed, spot checks work of contractors to update supervisors on status of projects. 
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications.  Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Three to five years of structural/roofing experience;
• Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Five years of experience in the installation and repair of all types of roofing;
• Completion of trade school or equivalent;
• Five  years of commercial structural/carpentry experience;
• Commercial drivers license

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications for this job description 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. 

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Knowing principles and practices of roofing/carpentry trades;
• Applying federal and state building, health, and safety codes;
• Demonstrating record-keeping techniques;
• Applying basic mathematic principles;
• Reading and understanding technical manuals;
• Understanding Arizona State School Facilities Board (AZSFB) requirements;
• Operating hand and power tools; 
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The working 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 wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary : $17 - $22