Tradesman

  • City of Cleveland Heights
  • Cleveland Heights, Ohio
  • Full Time
Tradesman

Salary

$45,988.80 - $57,262.40 Annually

Location

Ohio 44118, OH

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1049

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

05/09/2025

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Description

SUMMARY: Incumbents perform journey-level activities and quality control activities related to the work of trades (Roofing, painting, carpentry, plumbing & electrical). Incumbents may serve as a technical resource to other workers.

Examples of Duties

Repairs and/or regulates City buildings, equipment, fixtures, systems, facilities, and/or grounds by making journey-level trades repairs or installations, depending on area of assignment/expertise

Monitors and maintains materials, inventory, and supplies

Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, mileage, fuel and oil used, and/or other related information

Receives and prioritizes Citywide trades work orders and emergency calls; responds to emergencies and scheduled repairs and maintenance

To assist in the setup and dismantling of various parks and recreation programs/functions.

To work in multiple trade areas.

Responds to inquiries or complaints, including after hours and emergency calls after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Local, State, and Federal codes and regulations and relevant City codes

Construction and maintenance in area of expertise

Procedures and methods related to area of assignment

Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment

Safety procedures

Inventory principles

Recordkeeping principles

Occupational hazards and safe work practices

Skill in:

Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment (Mechanical & electrical tools, aerial lift truck, tractors, pick- up trucks and various other equipment as needed)

Performing journey-level trades maintenance activities; locating and adjusting faulty or defective electrical systems and equipment

Prioritizing and assigning work

Reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings

Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment

Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records

Using a computer and related software applications

Ability to:

Painting - including but not limited to staining, drywalling, suspended ceilings, finish carpentry, etc.

General Carpentry - including but not limited to framing, drywalling, roofing, trim work, doors, woodworking, etc.

Plumbing - including but not limited to copper brazing, pex, steel pipe fitting, PVC pipe fitting, drain snaking, toilets, sink, and fixture installation, winterizing lines, irrigation systems, etc.

Electrical - including but not limited to single and three phase electrical voltages, conduit bending and installation, pulling wire, working with electrical panels and switches, lighting, electrical motors, telecomm, etc.

Estimate labor and material costs

Operate a variety of shop equipment and hand tools

Perform basic mathematical calculations

Maintain detailed records of activities and completed work orders

Respond to after hours and emergency calls after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays

Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED High school diploma or equivalent; Apprentice level experience in roofing, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical preferred

CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE:

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Ohio commercial driver's

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Employer

City of Cleveland Heights

Address

40 Severance Circle

Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44118
Job ID: 483897225
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025

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