Specialized Trades and Construction

This is a first-level vocational position specializing in areas such as: electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. Duties may include basic manual tasks that can be learned with short on-the-job training. May also assist skilled employees and follow specific and detailed procedures and practices as instructed. Tasks performed require use of basic tools and equipment under supervision.

This is a second-level vocational position specializing in areas such as: electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. Positions are accountable for completing skilled work within a specialized trade and can apply trade- specific knowledge to troubleshooting and work that is complex or varied in nature.

This is advanced vocational-level work within a specialized area such as: electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. At this level, employees are seen as the go-to resource for the most complex issues. May act as a lead worker over lower level employees (e.g., adjusting work assignments and schedules to maintain staffing levels, providing training and mentorship, signing off on work). Serves as a project contractor/coordinator for installation or replacement of systems requiring design (e.g., prioritize tasks for each phase of work; requisition materials and supplies; and liaise with State inspectors, representatives of local power companies, etc.). Participates in operational administration (monitor and account for inventory, and recommend need for outside contractors, create job specifications, recommend bids for approval, and monitor work).

This is a supervisory-level position specializing in areas such as: electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. Duties include oversight of construction, remodels, maintenance, or replacement for state buildings or facilities. Provides assistance in more complex projects and supervision of vocational-level employees. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

This is a managerial-level position specializing in areas such as: electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. Employees at this level manage construction, remodels, maintenance, or replacement for state building or facilities. Manage the vocational and supervisory-level employee resources. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.