Facilities Trades Professional - Paint Crew

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Facilities Trades Professional that is responsible for prepping surfaces, mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects. Assist in selection and purchase of paint supplies from vendors.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.This is a non-exempt position.

Performs work in multiple (mechanical/structural/ HVAC/welding/sheet metal) skilled trades. Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in highly skilled maintenance, and construction activities. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years' experience and/or training in trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires possession of a valid VA driver's permit, depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid Class A, B or C commercial driver's license.

May include the following depending on area of assignment

• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor or foreman
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions;
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
• Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Operates heavy and light equipment during snow removal, special events, and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Adheres to established safety procedures as well as sound safety and housekeeping practices
• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of equipment
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e.water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares,etc.)
• Performs at minimum journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing,and/or welding
• Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls
• Trains and instructs subordinates (when directed by Supervisor or Foreman)
• Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards
• Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements
• May be required to operate out of a bucket truck, training will be provided if needed
• May be required to take classes or training to enhance job performance
• Assist with on-call on a rotating basis as requested by Manager or Superintendent (Tuesday at 3:30 PM-Tuesday at 7:00 AM)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia; depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements.

May be required to pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check due to working in secured areas, depending on area of assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;