Tile Assistant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Glenn Mickelson, Foreman, at (385)-646-5642 or email gmickelson@graniteschools.org
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
Installs and repairs carpeting, floor vinyl, linoleum, and rubber base.  Responsible for the repair and installation of glue up and suspended ceiling tile.  Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions

• Repairs or replaces carpet, floor tile, ceiling tile, and rubber base.
• Measures installation areas and requisitions needed materials.
• Maintains service truck inventory and assists with annual stock inventory.
• Sets up ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Prepares floor for covering with sanding machine and scraping on hands and knees.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas and equipment.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be skilled in working with all the gools of the trade, knowledge of al building materials related to floor coverings and ceiling tile.
• Ability to read blue prints, knowledge of layout for floor tile, carpeting, ceiling tile grid work and glue up tile.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding to heights up to 40 feet.
• Must have a good working knowledge of relevant building and safety codes including pertinent aspects of OSHA, EPA, MSDS, and ADA.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Must be skilled in oral and written communications and interpersonal relations.
• Must be able to plan work and organize hourly workers, materials, and equipment for specific projects.
• Coordinates with contract service vendors and material vendors on projects.
• Ability to plan work as assigned, assuring high-quality of the finished product.
• Must keep abreast of changing developments in techniques in relevant fields.

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid driver's license
Required Prior Experience
Must have two years of job-related work experience.
Assigned Decision Making
Takes measures to ensure safety of self and others.  May advise with administrators, teachers, co-workers, and patrons to assist in the timely completion of projects.  Assist in planning work projects.  Assures that each assignment has sufficient tools, materials, and supplies.  Determines repairs and replacements of equipment as needed.  Prioritizes work for specific jobs assigned. Must be able to perform assigned tasks without on-site supervision.
Interactions with Others
Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, district personnel and other outside vendors or agencies. 
Supervisory Responsibility
Ability to motivate hourly workers, plan, and initiate activities with minimum supervision.  Makes specific work assignments and monitors performance of assigned employees. The work supervised can be complex.
Budget Responsibility
Financially responsible to maintain and track purchase card usage and follow purchasing guidelines.
Maintaining and tracking of inventory.
Working Environment
May be subject to high locations, awkward positions, heat, noise, dirt, chemicals, confined spaces, and cold.  Spends considerable time on hands and knees.  May experience occasional stress from emergencies and in meeting project deadlines. Some district emergencies may require additional irregular hours.  Interruptions may occur while performing work requiring accuracy and concentration. 
Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work with heavy materials generally not exceeding 100 lbs.

Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.