Lead Construction Technician

General Services Department; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Services Department in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Lead with the ability to oversee and participate in complex carpentry, cement-finishing, and related construction tasks across facilities and parks. You will read blueprints, supervise crews, coordinate safety, and ensure workmanship meets specifications.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 30 vocational credits in carpentry, plumbing, or welding, plus 3 years of construction experience. Valid NM driver license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in carpentry, plumbing, or welding.
• Three (3) years of construction experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License (from the supplemental requirements).

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of facilities, parks and equipment.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all construction activities; oversee construction of a wide variety of facilities and structures including buildings, parks, sidewalks and drive pads.
• Train assigned employees in rough-carpentry, finish-carpentry, cement-finishing and welding methods, procedures and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care and operation of construction equipment including dump truck and small equipment.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Construct buildings, structures and parks utilizing a variety of building materials including block, concrete and metal.
• Oversee cement-finishing tasks; form, level and finish sidewalks, drive pads, fence posts, gates, gutters, spillways, headwalls, curbs, picnic tables, steps, walks, signs and poles.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to ensure that construction conforms to project specifications.
• Perform and oversee other construction tasks including fence installation, painting, plastering, welding and plumbing.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Supervisory skills

Education

HS diploma or GED + 30 vocational credits

Job description

General Services Department in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Lead with the ability to oversee and participate in complex carpentry, cement-finishing, and related construction tasks across facilities and parks. You will read blueprints, supervise crews, coordinate safety, and ensure workmanship meets specifications.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 30 vocational credits in carpentry, plumbing, or welding, plus 3 years of construction experience. Valid NM driver license required.