POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Senior Construction Worker
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
F (Skilled Trades)
JOB SUMMARY: Perform and coordinate a variety of skilled and general maintenance tasks to include
installation, repair of drywalls and sheetrock wall, construction of ceiling tile, carpet, plaster surfaces,
structural woodwork, repair and maintenance of plumbing system, hand rails and other general
maintenance tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
15%
1.
Maintain, repair, install interior finished floors, install ceiling tile, build and repair
drywall partitions, wall coverings, repair cement surfaces, carpentry and
preventive maintenance.
2.
Provide assistance to other trades including maintenance activities such as HVAC,
plumbing, landscaping, welding and electrical under the supervision of the
appropriate trades personnel.
15%
3.
Construct new concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, lays building materials, brick,
cinder block, ceramic tile and stone to construct or repair interior and exterior
masonry walls.
15%
4.
Correct unsafe maintenance conditions; follow safety procedures, assist in general
inspections, reports findings and perform maintenance District-wide. Repair and
replace cabinet fixtures and woodwork. Fabricate, repair, and replace doors,
windows, flooring, glass, and building hardware.
15%
5.
Plan/complete construction of cabinets, shelves, partitions from initial layout to
plans, specification, blueprints and work orders; selects material/hardware for
material estimates.
15%
6.
Apply paint, tapes, floats, and texture walls and ceilings. Maintain tools and
equipment and perform preventive maintenance. Ensure equipment is in safe
operating condition.
15%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
10%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Maintenance Manager, Physical Plant
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
Revised: 6/1/11
Effective: 9/1/01
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Completion of high school or equivalent and completion of trade school or
specialized training.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Valid Texas driver’s license and eligible for insurability.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to diagnose a wide variety of problems requiring rapid and safe decisions.
Knowledge of local plumbing code, pipe fitting.
Ability to read and understand blueprints of architectural nature, layout diagrams and
calculate material requirements.
Knowledge of carpenter’s hand and power tools.
Ability to mix paints and use varnishes, shellac, dryers and fillers.
Ability to work independently.
2.
Equipment Used: Hand tools, power tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, and
other members of the organization to request or transmit information, ask questions, get
clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical
parts; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet
and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather
conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Revised: 6/1/11
Effective: 9/1/01
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POSITION TITLE:
Senior Construction Worker
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 6/1/11
Effective: 9/1/01
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this
description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 6/1/11
Effective: 9/1/01
Date
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