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The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of the Maintenance Worker Leader position is to perform construction duties and repair city facilities and when assigned acts in a lead capacity over construction personnel, under general supervision.

 

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance. Repairs and replaces electric plugs and cords. Performs minor repairs to tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, etc. Performs semi-skilled carpentry work in the construction and repair of walls, ceilings, doors, etc. Installs and/or replace floor and ceramic tiles
2. Drives vehicles as needed.
3. Moves furniture, file cabinets, equipment, etc using hand dollies.
4. Performs basic service on pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, etc repack, change oil and filters, lubricate, etc.
5. Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operates various power saws, i.e., radial arm, skill, etc. Operates acetylene cutting torch, welder, etc.
6. Performs simple plumbing installations and repairs i.e., install and repair faucets, unclog drains, replace valves, etc.
7. Paints varnishes, and/or seal walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, equipment, etc using brushes, rollers, air sprayers, etc.
8. Hammers nails and stakes. Installs door closers, kick plates, locks, etc.
9. Measures using tapes, transits, levels, etc.
10. Reads profiles and blueprints

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Train and lead employees. Supervise work unit in absence of supervisor.

 

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

  • Knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in repairing and maintaining facilities.
  • Knowledge of local ordinances and building codes.
  • Knowledge of basic plumbing methods, and materials used in routine carpentry, equipment, methods, and materials used in moderate levels of construction.
  • Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the equipment, methods, and materials used in ground maintenance.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to operate power tools and mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand simple blueprints.
  • Ability to perform emergency and routine repairs and maintenance..
  • Ability to lead and train others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.