Construction & Maintenance Tech

City of Bolivar; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bolivar seeks a Construction & Maintenance Technician to support the Streets & Special Projects work under the Community Development Supervisor. You will maintain city facilities, perform repairs, install equipment, and respond to repair requests across departments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and several years of construction/maintenance experience, with proficiency in using power, plumbing, and electrical tools and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years combined experience in construction/maintenance preferred.
• Advanced skills in operation of heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment and perform repairs.
• Install equipment and respond to repair requests promptly.
• Use power, hand, electrical, and plumbing tools as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments on facilities projects.

Skills

Multitasking

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

The Construction & Maintenance Tech position works under the general supervision of the Community Development Streets & Special Projects Supervisor and is responsible for various assignments within the operation of the Street department and the City of Bolivar. Department leads may also provide oversight and guidance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Can perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Street Laborers if needed for cross-utilization.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City buildings and assets.
• Work closely with other departments in the construction and maintenance of all public facilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned within the scope of duties and responsibilities outlined in the employee’s signed job description.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency situations within a reasonable time period.
• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgement in the planning and execution of tasks assigned.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective people skills at all times.
• Demonstrate ability to support and function in a team environment.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues in all aspects of building/facility maintenance with good construction practices and without compromise to building safety.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect the buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Handle necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Install equipment.
• Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
• Use equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.
• Tasks include plumbing work, painting, repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, including heating & air conditioning.
• Make recommendations for improvements or design efficiencies during building evaluations.
• Purchase necessary authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases.
• Monitor and review work performed by contractors on behalf of the city and report concern

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• The ability to perform tasks involving elevated levels of cognitive function and judgement.
• The ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• The ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• The ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• The ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory.
• The ability to concentrate.The ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrate caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five (5) years combined experience in construction &/or maintenance is preferred.
• Advanced skills in operation of heavy equipment are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with City ordinances and proceedings.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• The ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask changing priority environment.
• Knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment utilized in various functions of Construction & Maintenance.
• The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with limited immediate supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently sitting, walking, or standing.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist,
• The ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• When lifting over 50 pounds, assistance is required.
• Hold and grip objects.
• Occasional periods of sitting in a vehicle.
• Susceptible to mechanical hazards associated with light to heavy equipment as well as other safety hazards associated with Construction & Maintenance functions.
• May be exposed to constant or extreme noise, fumes, or odors.
• Acceptable Physical Capacity Profile test results are required.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Have a valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability insurance.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Missouri Commercial Driver’s License and remain insurable under theCity’s liability insurance policy.