Construction Technician - ADA facilities Details

Construction Technician - ADA facilities

Michael Baker International - Fort Washington, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Under the direct supervision of the Project Supervisor, the Construction Technician will identify and verify the location of constructed facilities, various conditions related to the facilities, and perform measurements to verify location, size, horizontal and vertical measurements, and grade/slope measurements; Work includes post-construction verification of pedestrian facilities, largely sidewalk curb ramps, for conformance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ensuring accessibility to programs and facilities for disabled persons. The Construction Technician will work from primarily the client office in King of Prussia, PA (or home office for the duration of COVID or other client-initiated restrictions). Work will include travel from the District Office to locations of ADA facilities throughout the five-county District, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, as well as the City and County of Philadelphia. Travel may be directly from home to locations of ADA facilities, and/or directly from locations of ADA facilities back home. Work travel will be directed by the client ADA Construction Coordinator and/or the senior Technician/Manager for Michael Baker in accordance with the needs of the project.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• 0-2 years of experience working in a construction related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet based systems
• English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role
• Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures
• Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.
• Position may require overnight travel. Position is subject to seasonal layoff.
• Ability to sometimes work in adverse weather conditions. Must be physically able to perform moderately strenuous tasks which includes walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $18.86 - $26.40. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances when there is legal entitlement to an accommodation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.