Skilled Trades Technician II

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $ 28.62 /hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: The Public Events Department operates 3 shifts, 24 hours a day.  Applicants for this position must be willing to work on a non-traditional flexible schedule that coincides with the events held at the facilities. 

Must also be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and have scheduled days off on days other than Saturday and Sunday.

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 over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Public Events Skilled Trades Tech II job is available with the City of Fort Worth (Public Events/Will Rogers Memorial Center).

This position 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. *** “Will Rogers Memorial Center location only”

The Public Events Skilled Trades Tech II plays a very important role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility systems through skilled maintenance, installation, and technical support across multiple trades. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in assigned trade
• Two (2) years of related skilled trades experience
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical, Tuberculosis screening
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• Appropriate certifications related to specialized field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Repairs or replaces compressors, controls, motors, regulators, burners and other equipment
• Maintains and installs heating systems and air conditioning systems in assigned area
• Repairs systems as necessary. Oversees electric and electronic temperature control systems. Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment
• Recovers refrigerants in compliance with established codes and regulations

The Skilled Trades Tech II job responsibilities include:

• Establishes and follows a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment. Inspects and cleans tools daily. 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, which may include hand dry walling, painting surfaces, repairing concrete forms, assisting with electrical repairs, performing welding tasks, etc.
• Employs safe work practices and follows safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.
• 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.
• Make sound decisions, monitor assigned activities, prioritize work and use good judgment.

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 and 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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