Parking Tradesworker

About our opportunity: The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Parking Services Tradesworker in the Transportation department. Under general supervision, the Parking Services Tradesworker performs routine corrective/preventive maintenance of City parking facilities and ensures the safety and well-being of facility occupants. What you'll be doing: Perform general painting work, which includes preparing surfaces, graffiti removal, and traffic striping for lots/garages. Clean, organize, and keep inventory of all related tools and paint stock Inspect parking facilities for needed repairs and maintenance of elevators, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, elevator emergency telephones, and lighting systems. Make minor drywall and carpentry repairs. Operate a variety of equipment such as: ride-on sweeper, leaf blowers, gas-powered trimmers, pressure washer, salt spreaders, air compressor, hammer drills, and power/hand tools. Make minor repairs and adjustments to parking access and revenue control equipment. Perform patching activities using concrete, asphalt, epoxies, sealants, and other materials. Perform preventive maintenance on parking facility equipment. Assist in the maintenance of various electrical systems, including replacing faulty switches, plugs, and ballasts. Perform preventive maintenance of HVAC systems, such as filter replacements and cleaning condenser coils. Perform general grounds maintenance activities, including maintaining parking lots, loading debris into trucks, removing ice, and related tasks.

Perform various activities such as:

minor repairs to stairs, doors, door hardware, signs, and clearing garage drainage systems. Answer and evaluate customer and employee complaints to determine necessary repairs or services needed to correct the situation.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered : High school diploma or equivalency, PLUS two (2) years of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled construction work; OR two (2) years of experience performing related building maintenance and repair work OR related fields, bearing a logical relationship to maintenance/repair work; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge/Skills:

General knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools Basic mathematical competency. Principles and procedures of record keeping, including maintenance of activity logs and reports. General understanding of how to use computers and related technology. Basic City of Asheville geography.

Ability to:

Read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc. Respond in a polite and professional manner to requests and inquiries from the general public Use various painting equipment, tools, and techniques Use ladders and scaffolds to reach high surfaces Identify and solve safety hazards. Read and understand basic blueprints and diagrams. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Operate a motor vehicle. Think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments. Work independently with limited supervision. Maintain adequate attendance.