Trades Specialist
9 days ago
Naperville
Job Description Overview: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Trades Operations and the direct supervision of the Trades & Custodial Manager, the Trades Specialist performs construction and maintenance of District capital assets and infrastructure. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Inspect, maintain, and repair all aspects of District capital assets and infrastructure including but not limited to buildings, aquatic facilities and splash pads, playgrounds, shelters, hardscapes, fences, bridges, irrigation systems, and signage., • Execute work orders related to interior and exterior building components including but not limited to carpentry and woodworking, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC (furnace, boiler, A/C, building automation) systems, and painting. Accept, update, and close work orders in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)., • Coordinate with service contractors for the inspection and maintenance of backflow prevention devices, security and fire alarms, fire suppression, elevators, and other facility related systems., • Work with pool and splash pad mechanical systems, ensuring acceptable operation and water chemistry., • Install and maintain District key and lock system, doors, gates, and related hardware., • Fabricate, install, and maintain District signage., • Order and conduct inventory of equipment and supplies., • Perform diagnostic work including review, interpretation, and application of information in operator's manuals for various equipment and building systems., • Hire and oversee performance of contractors., • Operate a variety of equipment and motor vehicles including dump trucks, pick-up trucks, end loaders, bucket trucks, backhoes, tractors, and lifts., • Perform snow and ice removal operations using snow removal equipment on sidewalks, roads, parking lots, and roofs of District facilities., • Assist in training, preparing work schedules, and delegating work to part time employees., • Perform set-up, support, and take-down for special events., • Attend training related to essential duties and responsibilities of the Trades Specialist position, as assigned., • Knowledge and skills of the methods, practices, use, minor repair of, and operation of equipment and tools used in general maintenance and construction., • Ability to understand service manuals, wiring diagrams, technical drawings/specifications, and maintenance and operator's manuals., • Knowledge of and ability to perform a variety of skilled trades-related tasks including HVAC, building automation systems, pump systems, roofing/building envelope, electrical systems, plumbing, rough/finish carpentry, plumbing/irrigation systems, and welding., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Minimum five (5) years of experience in general maintenance or construction with additional technical and trades training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Valid driver's license., • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid (Class C) driver's license within three (3) months of hire., • Subject to both office and outside environmental conditions., • Subject to modified/flexible work schedules based on District needs., • Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 50 lbs on a weekly basis. Lifting assistance is required when lifting > 50 lbs., • Exposure to pesticides, chemicals, dust, fumes, dirt, loud noise, and insect bites., • Ability to frequently travel to and work at all Naperville Park District facilities., • Prolonged lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, standing, and climbing., • Regular exposure to heights. Will be required to attend fall protection training annually., • Subject to confined space entry. Will be required to participate in confined space entry training annually., • Subject to respirator use. Will be required to pass a Quantitative Fit Test annually., • Manual dexterity and strength to operate power-operated machines and equipment. Full Salary Range: $25.98/hr - $38.97/hr To be considered for this position, interested individuals must complete the online application accessible at . Materials submitted through mail, email, or fax will not be considered.