Hybrid Craftsworker chez City of Arvada

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All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. 

Are you a skilled tradesperson with a passion for craftsmanship and facility upkeep? The City of Arvada is looking for a dedicated and experienced Craftsworker to join our team. In this role, you'll put your carpentry and general maintenance skills to work to support the functionality, safety, and appearance of city buildings and infrastructure.

You'll be part of a team that takes pride in enhancing public spaces and keeping our facilities in top condition. From constructing cabinetry and repairing doors to performing routine plumbing and concrete work, your hands-on contributions will directly impact the quality of life in our community.

If you're ready to take on meaningful projects, solve problems with creativity and skill, and grow your career in public service, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Performs construction and installation of a wide range of cabinetry.

• Performs minor emergency and general maintenance repairs including water damage, vandalism, and plumbing.

• Repairs and replaces broken doors and locks.

• Paints both interior and exterior surfaces using both hand and spray equipment.

• Performs routine and emergency drain and sewer line cleaning.

• Replaces broken glass in windows and doors.

• Assists with the installation of wood and metal studs, hangs and finishes drywall, hang doors and windows, sets forms, and pours concrete.

• Assists with construction and performs maintenance on city park structures, signs, bridges, and walks.

• Assists with moving and installing modular office furniture.

• Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of safely operating equipment including, table saws, jointers, routers, planers, drills, shaper, etc.

• Working knowledge of diagnosis and repair methods used in building crafts work.

• Strong knowledge and experience in building crafts, construction, remodeling, maintenance, and repair.

• Strong manual dexterity skills to operate equipment.

• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings.

• Ability to operate a front-end loader, tractor, and forklift.

• Possesses basic computer skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred


License & Certification

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

• High School/GED

Education Required

• Yes

Work Experience Related

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in building construction and/or trade school training required.

Physical Demands

• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Hazards

• Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

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The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees.  Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission:  We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

• Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. 
• Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
• Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. 

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards.  This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. 

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.