Maintenance Tradesperson - Welder/Fabricator

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Supervisor - Maintenance, the Maintenance Tradesperson - Welder/Fabricator provides building maintenance services to keep schools and other District facilities operational. The role focuses on projects requiring welding and fabrication, while also supporting other skilled maintenance activities as needed. The position may assign the workflow of other staff and ensures tools and materials are available at job sites. These services support the school community and student learning and achievement. The role designs, fabricates, repairs, maintains, and installs District projects and equipment using Stick Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and MIG-Gas Metal Arc Welding. It also manufactures and installs security devices and ornamental metal structures, maintains and repairs equipment, and procures supplies. The position leads and guides assigned maintenance personnel and responds to directed emergency situations during and after hours. The job works indoors and outdoors, including exposure to extreme temperatures and hazards from heavy power equipment and tools. It requires driving between District sites, extensive walking and standing, regular handling of moderate to heavy objects, and activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and manipulating tools. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., eight hours per day, on a 261-day work calendar.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Five years of experience as a Maintenance Worker or Maintenance Journeyperson, including three years performing welding and fabrication trade-specific journeyperson-level work.
Valid, current Class C California Driver’s License.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency examination for the job class with a satisfactory score.
Obtain American Welding Society (AWS) heavy plate, structural steel, pipe/tube welding certification within six months of employment.
After an offer of employment, obtain Criminal Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance, a negative TB test, a pre-employment physical examination through the District’s provider, and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program; submit a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, welding and fabrication methods and materials, safety procedures and regulations, equipment and supply storage, school-building maintenance requirements, and English usage.
Ability to use hand and power tools safely and skillfully; operate relevant equipment and machinery and a motor vehicle; follow directions; solve problems; plan and manage projects; maintain records; adapt to changing priorities; communicate and work effectively with diverse groups; meet schedules; and work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, designing, and determining layouts for District welding projects.
Design, fabricate, repair, maintain, and install District projects and equipment using specified welding processes and in accordance with laws, regulations, and District standards.
Design, manufacture, and install security screens, cages, and other devices to protect school property.
Lead and provide work guidance to assigned maintenance personnel, and train them in trade and safety skills.
Maintain tools and equipment and perform routine and preventive maintenance.
Measure, draw, sketch, order materials, design, fabricate, and install ornamental and wrought-iron structures and fences.
Participate in assigned meetings, workshops, training, and seminars.
Inspect and repair playground and related equipment periodically.
Procure equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure materials are available for installations and repairs.
Repair and construct metal items, machinery, and equipment, including gates, fences, tables, chairs, door frames, hinges, and water and gas keys.
Respond as directed to emergency situations during and after hours to address immediate safety concerns.
Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to job sites.
Perform other related duties and mandatory District training as assigned.