What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Worker III position at General Services Department?
Position Summary
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of facilities/structures and parks; perform the most difficult carpentry and cement-finishing tasks and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in carpentry, plumbing, or welding; and
Three (3) years of construction experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operations, services and activities of a facilities construction program
- Methods and techniques of general construction
- Methods and techniques of carpentry, block laying, brick laying, painting and cement work
- Operational characteristics of construction equipment and tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
- Independently perform the most difficult rough and finish carpentry, cement-finishing, welding and plumbing tasks
- Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
- Operate a variety of construction equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform material and cost estimating for each construction job
- Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches
- Accurately estimate construction materials and labor required for each project assigned
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
