Building Trades Technician III

Maintenance And Repair Specialist

This position is located within the Parks Department and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of parks facilities.

This position will have various reporting locations.

Essential Functions

Performs highly skilled trades work in county owned buildings in one of the following functions : fabrication of cabinetry and furniture; ensures environmentally safe working and business conditions in buildings and facilities; designs and draws project plans for work to be completed; and reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers : confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; serves as group lead in absence of supervisor; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex situations or problems, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Designs, fabricates and installs cabinetry, partitions, trim and furniture for county buildings; utilizes skilled electronic and manual machinery in fabrication process; applies finishes to furniture and cabinetry; interacts with County design team to determine best construction plan; field verifies blueprints before construction to ensure proper cabinetry fit; modifies cabinetry for reuse; may work directly with customers of all administration levels to determine needs.

Responsible for purchasing construction and maintenance related items; accountable for delivery of related financial paperwork to administrative staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by some vocational or technical training in one or more building trades; supplemented by five years of experience in building construction, maintenance and repair.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.