Building Trades Worker General na City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation, DDOT Strategic Planning Division, is currently accepting applications for Building Trades Worker General(s).  Under general supervision, the Building Trades Worker General maintains and repairs buildings, related structures and pertinent equipment therein; performs the routine or moderately difficult tasks as assigned.

Position Duties

• Install fixed or portable bus stop signs by banding to existing poles or installing new sign posts in sidewalks or ground.
• Prepare surfaces and apply decals and stickers to bus stop signs as directed.
• Drive, anchor, and cement sign posts and other bus stop amenities into ground using power tools and hand tools.
• Dig or drill holes in dirt or pavement using power tools, as well as patching obsolete post holes.
• Remove obsolete or damaged signs and amenities.
• Utilize power tools to cut bolts and other obstructions flush to ground surface.
• Cut glass of various types and thicknesses to specified sizes.
• Replace glass where required in wooden or metal frames.
• Remove and replace defective window sashes and roof panels.
• Cut, form, assemble and install sheet metal objects such as downpipes, roofs, ducts, shelter frames and trash receptacles.
• Operate sheet metal machines such as beader, brake, folder, shears, punch press and spot welder.
• Cut, fit and nail metal flashing where necessary.
• Load and unload materials from and operates specialized work trucks as required.
• Assist in loading, unloading, transporting, installing and removing bus shelters.
• Perform incidental sweeping, cleaning, power washing, graffiti removal and snow removal at bus stops and around bus shelters as necessary.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required)
• High School graduation or G.E.D. (General Education Development) equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in general trade work including two years of experience in general building construction or maintenance work.

Other Qualifications

Evaluation Plan

• Computerized Assessment: 70%
• Interview: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points