GIS/CAD Technician

Position Function/Purpose

Provide daily production of architectural CAD (Computer Aided Design) and GIS (Global Information Systems) services for the District Architects Office and School Plant Services

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Production of the day to day assignments for the district drafting, CAD and GIS department
2. Work directly with the Supervisor of CAD & GIS Services in scheduling the drafting, CAD & GIS production for all in house architectural and planning projects
3. Drafting room/plan room organization, filing and blue line printing.  Maintain drafting room/plan room equipment and supplies
4. Organize and produce architectural plans and specifications for all assigned district projects with the direct or indirect supervision of the Director Facility Design
5. Provide graphic, drafting, CAD or GIS services for the office of School Plant Services (SPS) or MISD as directed
6. Coordinate word processing required for architectural, CAD or GIS document production with the SPS data entry staff
7. Provide field related services such as; site surveys, GIS surveying, building surveys, site measurements, project deliveries, etc. as assigned.  These duties may be performed without direct site assistance or supervision
8. Perform deliveries as necessary as assigned.  All deliveries or site assistance will be performed with the use of an MISD assigned vehicle (temporary assigned use)
9. Other duties as assigned by the Director Facility Design or Chief of Facilities and Operations or Construction Services
10. As assigned, shall serve on the rotating 24-hour emergency on-call service for School Plant Services

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Computer literate in the use of a computer system with AutoCAD software or GIS software
• Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office software package (Office, Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Must have proficient grammatical skills (oral and written)
• Must be self-motivated and diligent to finish an assigned or designated task or project with minimal assistance
• Must have proficient architectural and GIS project production and organizational methodology skills
• Congenial personality, with emphasis on an ability to work with others

      MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Have a minimum two years of experience as an architectural draftsperson/CAD operator or GIS operator or planner in a related field
• Direct experience obtained in an architectural firm or in another design or planning profession preferred

       Qualification Requirements

    Minimum Certification/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety & use program

Physical Demands

·         Light lifting required (up to 45lbs.)

·         Use of fingers

·         Use of eyes

·         Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time

·         Perceive color as defined by the Society Color Council-National Bureau of Standards system

·         Operation of motor vehicle

·         Daily use of computer workstation, large format printers, GIS handheld hardware and other office equipment

Work Environment

·         Standard office environment.

·         General construction or maintenance environments including; building construction sites, roofs, mechanical rooms, attics/crawl spaces and other room or space in district facilities.

·         Must be willing to help support and supervise all work in any type of school related work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.