JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Parks Welding Worker

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  3210/1181

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform gas and electric welding to construct, repair, and maintain Parks and Recreation facilities and equipment.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Parks Maintenance and Development Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Operates acetylene (gas) and arc (electric) welding and cutting equipment to fabricate and/or install new components and remove, replace or repair worn and damaged components of Parks and Recreation facilities and equipment.

 

2.         Estimates the amount of time and material required for each project; selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding techniques.

 

3.         Working from drawings, sketches, and work order specifications, operates saws, presses, drills, and grinders to cut and shape stock needed for projects.

 

4.         Lays out, fits, and welds components to assemble structural forms, such as playground and athletic field equipment, gates, fences, and railings.

 

5.         Performs carpentry and masonry in the construction, installation, alteration or repair of new or existing Parks and Recreation facilities.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Builds and installs retaining walls for projects, when necessary, utilizing hand and power tools.

 

2.         Drives a light duty pickup truck to transport supplies, equipment, and materials to job sites.

 

3.         Provides work direction to Parks Maintenance Workers and part-time employees, as assigned.

 

4.         Paints and/or performs other building or equipment maintenance as needed.

 

5.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PARKS WELDING WORKER

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of moderate difficulty in performing welding for construction, repair, and maintenance of Parks and Recreation facilities and equipment.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:        (Illustrative)

 

Operates acetylene (gas) and arc (electric) welding and cutting equipment to fabricate and/or install new components and remove, replace or repair worn and damaged components of Parks and Recreation facilities and equipment.

 

Estimates the amount of time and material required for each project; selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding techniques.

 

Working from drawings, sketches, and work order specifications, operates saws, presses, drills, and grinders to cut and shape stock needed for projects.

 

Lays out, fits, and welds components to assemble structural forms, such as playground and athletic field equipment, gates, fences, and railings.

 

Performs carpentry and masonry in the construction, installation, alteration or repair of new or existing Parks and Recreation facilities.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of welding methods and techniques.

 

Some knowledge of carpentry methods and techniques.

 

Some knowledge of masonry methods and techniques.

 

Some knowledge of the characteristics of various metals.

 

Some knowledge of the methods and procedures employed in concrete pouring and finishing.

 

Skill in the operation of acetylene and arc welding equipment.

 

Skill in the use of a variety of maintenance, power, hand, metal working tools and equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of a pickup truck.

 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

 

Ability to perform carpentry and masonry work.

 

JOB TITLE:  Parks Welding Worker

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Ability to build and install retaining walls.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of grade school; at least one year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature; at least one year of skilled welding experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:  Parks Welding Worker

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	90
Carrying (lbs.)	90
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)		ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing		ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü