Skilled Trades Technician I

Job Description:

Skilled Trades Technician I

Description

Skilled Trades Technician I
at The City of Fort Worth
Public Events

Pay Range: $21.26/hr./$44,219 - $26.57hr./$55,273

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, September 5, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm; some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The position at Will Rogers Memorial Center qualifies for the following incentive which is separate from the base pay:

***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment***

A Skills Trade Technician I job is available with the City of Fort Worth Public Events Department at Will Rogers Memorial Center. This position plays a very important role in making sure our venues follows safe work practices and safety guidelines established by the department, providing technical support to the assigned supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in assigned trade
• Two (2) years of electrical experience
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• Must pass drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC and/or electrical experience (Certified or Licensed preferred)
• Heavy public contract experience
• Certified aerial lift platforms
• Certified Fork-Lift
• Experience in cutting keys and re-keying locks/cylinders
• Experience with fire alarm systems

The Skills Trade Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Develops work plans and schedules to provide services in an assigned trades area.
• Employs safe work practices and follows safety guidelines established by the assigned department.
• As appropriate, supervises the work of unskilled personnel.
• Maintains appropriate records, writes reports and prepares correspondence as assigned.
• Establishes and follows a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment in an assigned area of responsibility. Inspects and cleans tools after use. Orders and maintains supplies according to established City and departmental procedures.
• Performs related duties outside of the area of specialization as required by specific jobs.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Friday, September 5, 2025

Salary:

$21.26/hr./$44,219 - $26.57hr./$55,273