This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Masonry/Finisher assignment.
First review of applications will be Monday, April 15, 2024, and weekly thereafter until filled.
A Trades Worker II primarily performs journey-level work in one or more building trades (such as gate/overhead door maintenance, locksmithing, masonry/finishing, roofing, and welding) and may also perform some entry-level to journey-level work in one or more mechanical equipment trades (electrical; plumbing; evaporative coolers; and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration [HVAC/R]). Duties involve the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of fixtures, equipment, and facilities. Employees in this class may serve as a lead worker over a small crew for specific projects. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Facilities Equipment Technician II in that incumbents in the latter position primarily perform mechanical trades work and are licensed as and/or function as specialists (example: electricians, plumbers, etc.) in their respective mechanical trade. A Trades Worker II is distinguished from a Trades Worker I by greater knowledge of specialized trades work. Responsibilities require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. Employees in this class are subject to a yearly rotational 24-hour call-out (by assignment). Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. A Trades Worker II is supervised by a foreman, or other supervisory classification (by assignment) who reviews work through work orders, conferences, and spot-checking for results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Masonry/Finisher Assignment: Repairs and maintains masonry walls, fences, and drinking fountain pedestals. Constructs new block walls, pours footings, and repairs and constructs sidewalks and various sized concrete pads for rules signs, identification signs, and bleacher support pads. Constructs and sets steel and wooden forms for concrete. Mixes concrete and pours, tamps, screeds, floats, and trowels concrete for sidewalks, pads, and slabs. Using appropriate tools (example: tape measure, level, transit, etc.), determines distances and heights to lay out concrete and brick/block projects. Performs physical inventory of bricks/blocks and bags of mortar and cement. Lays blocks/bricks to construct walls and finishes concrete. Operates mechanical equipment such as: a trencher to dig trenches and footings, a pickup truck to transport supplies to job sites, a dump truck to remove debris and excess stock from job sites, a forklift, and tractor. Operates power-driven machinery such as a jackhammer, tamper, and concrete saw to complete a variety of block or concrete jobs. Cleans work area and equipment such as mixers, wheelbarrows, trucks, and hand tools to ensure equipment is maintained and ready for next project. Loads and unloads stock, equipment, and supplies from a pickup truck.
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Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Completion of a building trades apprenticeship program or equivalent. Extensive (5+ years) journey-level experience in the assigned area: masonry/finishing. One additional year of journey-level work experience in the assigned area can be substituted for an apprenticeship program.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification (all assignments). Due to the required access to all secured buildings, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa to allow full, unescorted access to Police facilities (by assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Two years of experience in a secondary building trade is preferred.
