Construction Worker III

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

45d

About The Position

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of facilities/structures and parks; perform the most difficult carpentry and cement-finishing tasks and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in carpentry, plumbing, or welding; and
Three (3) years of construction experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Operations, services and activities of a facilities construction program
Methods and techniques of general construction
Methods and techniques of carpentry, block laying, brick laying, painting and cement work
Operational characteristics of construction equipment and tools
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
Independently perform the most difficult rough and finish carpentry, cement-finishing, welding and plumbing tasks
Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
Operate a variety of construction equipment in a safe and effective manner
Perform material and cost estimating for each construction job
Read, interpret and follow blueprints and sketches
Accurately estimate construction materials and labor required for each project assigned
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work