Maintenance - Welder

Job Title: Welder

Reports to: Facility Trades Supervisor

Dept./School: Maintenance

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: Auxiliary 6, 260 days

Date Revised: 2/2/24

Primary Purpose:

To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that educational use of it may be made at all times.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Has working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Has the ability to read blueprints and drawings and make layouts.

Has strength and stamina necessary to perform heavy lifting and to work in heat and in uncomfortable positions, and at heights from ladders or a lift.

Has skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.

Experience:

Three years of welding experience, including a working knowledge of the practices, materials, methods and the tools of the welding trade.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs skilled welding work in equipment repair and construction.
• Performs cutting and welding operations on structural steel, machinery and equipment using acetylene and electric ARC welding equipment.
• Brazes various non-ferrous metals
• Sharpens and tempers tools.
• Fabricates special tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure area are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following
• Established inspection procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Regular Attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Hand and power tools, propane torch, welding equipment, heavy equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Reading and basic math, maintain emotional control under stress and demanding situations.

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, inside and outside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Work on high structures using ladders and scaffolding.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Denise Williams, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.