Pay Range: $20.44/hr. - $25.55/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, August 2, 2024 **Sign-On Incentive of $2,000** Workdays & Hours: The Public Events Department operates 3 shifts, 24 hours a day. Applicants must also be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and have scheduled days off on days other than Saturday and Sunday.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Skilled Trades Technician I - Facilities Maintenancejob is available with the City of Fort Worth (Public Events/Will Rogers Memorial Center). The Public Events Department operates the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC), the Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC), and the Office of Outdoor Events. The departments mission is through entrepreneurial management of “Best in Class” venues, and in collaboration with our community partners, our customer-focused team provides clients and guests with memorable Fort Worth hospitality that contributes to prosperity in our community.
The current available position is assigned to the Will Rogers Memorial Center. However, Public Events Department employees are subject to reassignment based on work load and/or the needs of the City or the Department. This reassignment may involve relocation to the Fort Worth Convention Center or another City facility.
The Skilled Trades Technician 1- Facilities Maintenance plays an important role in making sure that all equipment and material is maintained in the building so that events can run smoothly.
This position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay: ***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment***
Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in assigned trade.
- Two (2) years of related skilled trades experience.
- Valid Class C Driver’s License.
- Must pass drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications: - Paint & Drywall experience.
- Forklift Certified and/or Scissor / Boom lift Certified. Reach Master experience.
- Experience with Welding (Stick, MIG, Oxy-Acetylene).
- Experience in Carpentry.
- Locksmithing skills (cutting keys, re-keying locks and cylinders).
- Licensed Plumber or Commercial Plumbing Experience.
- Experience in general building maintenance and repairs.
- Basic electrical and/or HVAC maintenance experience.
The Skilled Trades Technician I - Painter job responsibilities include: - Performing general maintenance/repair of the facility including plumbing, painting, drywall repair, roofing, welding, fabrication, carpentry, commercial doors (walk-through and overhead).
- Replacing ceiling tiles, floor tiles (ceramic, VCT, vinyl, etc.)
- Other general maintenance repairs/replacements upon request.
Working Conditions Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.
Physical Demand:
Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
