Job Description Summary

Perform skilled construction work on new and existing buildings and features within the park system such as trails, walkways, shelters, playgrounds, and other structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Assist in a variety of construction related trades throughout the park system.
• Perform framing, truss installation 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.
• Install different types of roofing materials including metal roof installation and asphalt shingle installation.
• Operate surveying equipment and laser levels necessary for grading and construction of parking lots, roads, walkways and structures.
• Paint different park facilities and structures using a variety of painting tools including brushes, sprayers and rollers.
• Assist with the installation of water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage lines, valves and electrical conduit.
• Perform electrical and plumbing work as directed : install fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring; and install faucets, commodes, water heaters, and valves.
• Pull and back single and tandem trailers used to haul materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to and from locations. Supervisory Responsibilities None.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a variety of trades related to the construction field.
• Must possess and maintain a Class B CDL with no airbrake restriction within 6 months of hire.
• Must maintain a safe driving record. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
• Considerable knowledge of motorized equipment operation and routine equipment maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand / power tools.
• Knowledge of Columbia geography and streets.
• Ability to operate dump trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other light to medium sized equipment,
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to wear a respirator. 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, vibration, oils, moving mechanical parts, potentially hazardous bodily fluids, potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents / chemicals, or very loud noise levels.
• May be required to work in confined spaces or hazardous traffic conditions.
• May be required to wear a respirator in certain situations. The physical demands 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 essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and listen.
• Must be able to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, 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, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift 100 or more pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Hours / Days Monday to Friday 7 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm with varying weekend responsibilities Starting Salary $22.

47 - $27.63 hourly ($46,727 - $57,475 annually) Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 2 Deadline to Apply 07 / 21 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants The Construction Mechanic will work with the Construction Division with the primary focus of work related to the new construction of Capital Improvement Projects for the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department.

Applicants should have experience with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete for footings, pads, approaches, columns, and sidewalks.

The ideal candidate should have experience operating a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades.

Candidate should have experience reading shop drawings and installing prefabricated metal structures such as shelters and buildings.

This position is required to frequently pull and back single and tandem trailers used to haul materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to and from locations.

Candidate should possess or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire; and maintain an excellent driving record.

Full-time with benefits with annual salary of $46,727 $57,475 ($22.47 $27.63 hourly). Position hours Monday to Friday 7 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm with varying weekend responsibilities.

Last updated : 2024-06-21