Welder 2

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This is a non-OTETA position performing skilled technical work in the fabrication and repair of equipment and component hardware. The role involves interpreting design prints and sketches, applying welding and metalworking skills, and using materials effectively to fabricate and repair equipment. The employee performs routine maintenance to keep equipment and supplies safe and operational, maintains project-time and cost-related records, and ensures equipment and supplies are used safely and efficiently. The position may include supervising subordinate personnel on assigned projects and operating motor vehicles of varying types and sizes. The employee installs, maintains, alters, and repairs trade-related components in District facilities; uses hand and power tools; follows safe-use practices for equipment, tools, materials, and District vehicles; and performs cleanup and worksite restoration. The employee may respond to after-hours emergency call-outs and must attend required training to remain current with technology relevant to the trades. Other duties or projects may be assigned. The position requires a Class B driver's license and compliance with the HCPS Safe Driver Plan. Internal candidates who successfully apply have 90 calendar days to obtain the license. Candidates must successfully pass a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms, tools, and their use to be eligible for an interview.

Requirements

Must possess a Class B driver's license and comply with the HCPS Safe Driver Plan; internal candidates who successfully apply are afforded 90 calendar days to obtain the license.
Must successfully pass a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use to be eligible for an interview.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Use Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, responsiveness, accountability, and willingness to follow instructions.
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, commitment to quality, productivity, timeliness, and safe work practices.
Work effectively as part of a team, including balancing individual and team responsibilities and giving and receiving feedback.

Responsibilities

Interpret design prints and sketches to fabricate and repair equipment and component hardware.
Use welding and metalworking skills to repair damaged equipment and hardware.
Perform routine maintenance to ensure the safety and operational readiness of equipment and associated supplies.
Maintain records related to project time requirements and records used to assess project costs.
Use equipment and associated supplies safely and efficiently.
May supervise subordinate-level personnel on assigned projects.
Operate motor vehicles of varying types and sizes in the performance of assigned duties.
Install, maintain, alter, and repair trade-related components in District facilities.
Operate hand tools and power tools for trade-specific work.
Follow safe-use practices for equipment, tools, materials, and HCPS-owned vehicles, including maintaining such equipment and tools.
Clean up and restore work sites, including removing excess repair materials, cleaning flooring, replacing furniture, and wiping surfaces.
Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs.
Attend HCPS-required training relevant to the trades.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.