Trade Specialist - Welder and Metal Fabricator

Pay Grade: 4359

Position Control: 3467

Department: Maintenance

Accountable To: Grounds Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: July 1, 2017

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) meets demands and completes work orders in a timely manner; installs, repairs and fabricates components out of metal; ensures availability and functioning of required items; and ensures that any safety concerns are resolved immediately. In addition, incumbent(s) completes work orders, maintains reports and logs, communicates with District staff members, monitors inventory of supplies and equipment and ensures compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains welds on various items using a variety of processes (manual arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, brazing, cement core drilling, sheet metal, steam-fitting, etc.) for the purposes of ensuring units are operating safely and correctly. Repairs metal surfaces (e.g. doors, drain covers, fences, gates, grates, parts, electric motorized gates, sheet metal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of items. Designs, fabricates and installs various items (e.g. railings, fences, gates, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames. Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of required tools and equipment.
• Fabricates metal parts as needed and/or assigned (e.g. cut, shape and assemble replacement parts, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently. Informs supervisor of status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations. Assists other trades personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Records and submits all required job task information including, materials, labor hours, and ‘action taken’ on District work order system. Reviews assigned tasks in District work order system to ensure incumbent is aware of all outstanding work orders.
• Performs periodic and random inspections of welding and fabricating equipment. Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition. Maintains inspection reports and records and advises supervisor of deficiencies and remedial efforts to improve deficiencies.
• Develops fencing drawings, submits drawings to applicable authorities (i.e. State fire marshal, municipality, et al) and ensures that all plan review processes and field inspections are coordinated successfully.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Five years of verifiable welding/metal fabricating experience with continuously increasing technical responsibilities;
• Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Possesses credential(s) from an accredited trades school;
• Seven years of verifiable welding/metal fabricating experience with continuously increasing technical responsibilities;
• Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License prior to hire.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description 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.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Understanding of welding and metal fabrication design, troubleshooting, and repair;
• Understanding and proficiency in reading schematics related to welding and metal fabrication;
• Reading technical manuals, specifications, and manufactures technical updates ;
• Identifying and proficiently using the tools and equipment necessary for proper maintenance;
• Comprehending and proficiently implementing systems options to maximize useful life of equipment;
• Understanding and proficiently applying minor repair functions in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, etc.;
• Scheduling and monitoring work performance;
• Setting up and maintaining records;
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 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.

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.