Building Trades II 2009 Apply now!
Department: Deparmtent of Public Works
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Compensation: Hiring salary range $12.47 to $14.86 per hour
    40 hours per week. Building Trades II performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of general building components, fixtures and equipment to include carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting for City and School facilities. Duties include investigating complaints and providing follow-up with appropriate personnel; performing regular building inspections to ensure safe conditions; general building maintenance and repair work, including preventative maintenance; installing, inspecting, maintaining, and making general repairs to roofing, gutters, waterproofing, sealants, masonry, concrete, and other architectural building components; installing, inspecting, maintaining, and making general repairs to doors, frames and hardware; ceiling systems; flooring and floor finishes; windows; walls and wall finishes; building fixtures; millwork, casework and accessories; installing, inspecting, maintaining and making general repairs to plumbing fixtures and hardware; maintaining records of work performed; and performing other related tasks. Physical tasks may include walking on uneven or rough surfaces; bending or stooping; working in confined spaces; working on roof tops; climbing a 10 foot ladder; performing repairs and maintenance from a 10 foot ladder; lifting and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of items weighing over 100 pounds. Applicants must have general knowledge of the practice, methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of general building maintenance and repair; skill in the use of small hand tools and equipment; ability to perform general building maintenance and repairs in a complete and quality manner; ability to read from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to estimate materials. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and one to three years of experience in one of the four major trades. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. Also requires satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job. Negative pre-employment drug screening required. Final applicants required to register with Selective Service must show proof of registration (pursuant to Section 2.2-2804, Code of Virginia). This position is open until filled. Submit a cover letter and resume or City application to the Office of the Department of Human Resources, 2nd Floor, City Hall, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Apply online or obtain a City application by accessing the City’s JOBS BOARD at www.charlottesville.org/jobs or by calling (434) 970-3490; fax (434) 970-3523. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The City of Charlottesville will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR WORK IN THE U.S. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT. 5/7/09