TRADE SPECIALIST

Job Title

Public Works Dept.

Job Description

Performs skilled/semi-skilled commercial craftsman-level work involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building construction projects for City buildings, equipment, and related facilities. Assists in monitoring activities of inmate workers or community service workers assigned to work detail; provides training as needed; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work. Ensures that operation, repair, maintenance, installation, remodeling, and/or construction of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Responds to work orders/requests to conduct various installation, repair, or maintenance projects as assigned; calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize down time in offices or other work areas; conducts maintenance inspections of building, equip., and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor; responds to emergency situations. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance work to ensure proper operations and regular maintenance of systems and equipment. Must possess a high school diploma or GED and 3 years previous experience and / or training that includes building construction trades, such as electrical sys., HVAC sys., plumbing, carpentry, etc. Also, must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. E.O.E

Benefits

Health/Dental Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park. Family coverage is $13.00 per week. Vision Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park. Family coverage is $2.50 per week. Life Insurance: Employee coverage is paid for by the City of Forest Park $20,000. Annual Leave: 12 Equivalent days per year. Sick Leave: 12 equivalent days per year. Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.