Public Works (Building Trades) Crew Leader

Your Career, Your Community

The City of Salisbury provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit plan that includes Health Insurance - City contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, Onsite Wellness Clinic, 13 Paid Holidays, one day of Sick Leave accrued per month, one Annual day accrued per month, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement Plan and City Contribution to 401(k) plan, $2,000 sign-on bonus and more. Benefits are an additional 65% on top of the base salary (this is an estimate).

Join our team as a Building Trades Crew Leader in our Facilities Division of Public Works. This position has the opportunity to make a significant impact on the City of Salisbury by the management of construction related projects that impact the citizens of Salisbury. The City relies on the hard work of our employees to provide essential services such as performing repair and maintenance of city facilities, capital improvement projects as well as other maintenance related projects. An ideal candidate would be:

• An established leader in the public works field with considerable knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and techniques of maintenance and repairs of building, grounds and city facilities.

• Experienced in leading coworkers and have the ability to communicate, motivate, mentor, train, and build a positive team atmosphere.

• The ability to operate light equipment including saws, drills and other related equipment.

• Experience in planning, budgeting, and executing construction related projects.

• Experience in calculating quantities needed in ordering materials that meet codes and specifications.

• Interested or experienced in coordinating and assigning staff to work crews; inspects work; coaches, counsels, and provides input on staff performance; and participates in developing schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED supplemented by some college or technical school training and extensive experience in building trades work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License

• Ability to obtain any required certifications or licenses for the position within the time frame specified by the City. (i.e., CPR, forklift, etc.).

• Ability to work after normal business hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Hiring Range: $20.69 - $29.59 (Depending on Experience)

$2,000 sign-on bonus to be paid as a lump sum after the completion of a successful probationary period.

Please apply online at www.salisburync.gov/careers

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.69 - $29.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person