38608 Certified Welder

Certified WelderTo help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.Education/Certification:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Texas driver's license with good driving recordAWS Certified Welder (CW) certification or Steel Structures Welding CertificationExperience:Minimum five (5) years of experience in welding, and metal fabricationSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and schematicsAbility to estimate materialsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:1. Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.2. Report to work on time each day.3. Perform the welder's duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair building metalwork and equipment.4. Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions.5. Be able to use a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments.6. Make standard shop computations related to dimensions of work and amount of materials needed for each project.7. Select materials necessary for the work.8. Repair windows, furniture, doors, frames, gates, overhead doors, and hardware as necessary.9. Construct metal structures as directed.10. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; assign, oversee, and/or perform maintenance and repairs11. Detect and report needed repairs on building structures and their systems12. Operate and ensure staff members operate equipment and tools following safety procedures.13. Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the Maintenance Director.14. Perform all other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; may use small hand tools and power tools; light truck or vanPosture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.Motion: Frequent walking; climbing stairs; ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent drivingLifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, and vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travelMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.