Field Engineer-Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Field Engineer is someone who will be assisting the Superintendents. Manage maintenance, scheduling, clean up and basic labor duties on the job. Acts as a resource person for superintendents. Our construction jobs are usually located on government military bases; therefore, to perform your duties, you must be granted access to the jobsite location on the government bases. The government will authorize base access by running background screening and ensuring possession of a valid, current driver's license. Due to this, anyone in this position must have a clean background check and a valid, current driver's license. Reports to the Superintendent.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• Maintenance and clean up, including sweeping and mopping.
• Scheduling
• Assist the Superintendent as needed.
• Perform manual labor as directed, including demolition, trash removal, hardware, painting and other labor as necessary
• Ensure safety standards are followed.
• Ensure infection control standards are met.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED & PREFERRED:

• Self-Driven and Dependable.
• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• Above average communication skills.
• Familiar with infection control. Adheres to infection control standards.
• Proficient with OSHA safety standards and follows these standards.
• CPR/Standard First Aid certificate.
• OSHA 10 certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to navigate through a construction site for extended periods. The construction site may include construction equipment of all sizes such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, trucks, etc.
• Ability to perform hard manual labor, lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds, ascend and descend scaffolds and ladders, work at heights, maintain balance in all situations
• Ability to perform moderate physical work and work in various positions, including, but not limited to, using construction tools, moving boxes and equipment tools, up to 40 lbs, move in confined spaces, position self above or below spaces/equipment,
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Ability to hold, handle, and operate/manipulate several objects and materials
• Ability to communicate in person and discern direction
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and high noise levels. The employees will all be exposed to rough and uneven terrain.
• Ability to distinguish colors is needed for crane operators, transports drivers, and operators of powder actuated equipment
• Ability to utilize depth perception, coordinate movements of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are exposed to a fast-changing working environment and changing weather conditions. Work is performed in hospitals where employees can encounter people with diseases and contagious illnesses.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, marital status or protected veteran status".

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job-related instructions and duties in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.