Trades Tech II - Trails and Construction

Job Posted 2/28/2025

Gwinnett County, GA

Colorado Springs, GA 30046

United States

Job Description

Salary: $43,238.00 - $49,724.00 Annually
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Job Number: 25-03014
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Class Summary
Job DescriptionThe Trades Technician position will be responsible for installations, repairs, and preventative and general maintenance of damaged trails, bridges, rec-set-asides, BMPS, etc.; responding to emergency calls; troubleshooting damage; and assisting the construction foreman on large projects.

Essential Duties

Performing installations and repairing equipment in various conditions
Maintaining and stocking assigned work truck
Preparing and setting up tools, equipment, and materials as needed for each assignment
Responsible for county credit card, cell phone and tablet, in accordance with policies and procedures
Monitoring and responding to emails
Coordinating with outside vendors as needed
Completing service request paperwork
Maintaining a safe working environment

Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

Grade
The grade for this position is B21(3). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
Two years of trades experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Valid driver's license

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
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Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health

Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan

Wellness

Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs

Protection

Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection

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01

How many years of trades or construction experience do you have?

none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years

02

Describe your trades or construction experience. If none, type N/A.
03

Do you have any experience operating and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including chain saws, blowers, weed eaters, jackhammers, hammer drills, plate compactor, and hedge trimmers?

04

Describe your experience operating and maintaining chainsaws, blowers, weed eaters, jackhammers, hammer drills, plate compactor, and hedge trimmers. If none, type N/A
05

Have you worked with or are you familiar with heavy equipment?

06

Describe your experience working with heavy equipment. If none, type N/A.
Required Question