Building Maintenance Worker

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair activities, involving City buildings, structures, and facilities; and, regularly inspect the condition of City buildings and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Will receive direction from either the Facilities Technical Operations Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Sports Complex Manager, or Sports Complex Operations Coordinator. May exercise functional or technical supervision over Building Utility Workers, Custodians, and Contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Maintains and repairs of a variety of City facilities; inspects for compliance with maintenance standards
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures; such as, faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and maintains electrical wiring, fuses, switches, motors, generators, lighting systems, and other fixtures and equipment
• Repairs, installs, and constructs tables, shelves, cabinets, counter tops and other wood equipment and fixtures
• Checks, services, operates, installs, and repairs natural gas fixtures, plant systems, boiler systems, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment
• Identifies damaged and worn electrical components and takes corrective action as assigned
• Finishes cabinets and counter tops; installs tile and carpet; make repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings
• Applies coatings; such as, paint, varnish, oils, etc. to interior and exterior surfaces
• Prices, orders, and obtains parts and equipment for a variety of maintenance projects
• Modifies blueprints to reflect plumbing and electrical alterations
• Adjusts timers for City lighting, heating, and cooling systems
• Replaces glass in windows and doors; installs weather stripping
• Uses and cares for tools, supplies, and materials required in the work
• Reads and understands blueprints, construction drawings, and schematics
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Works independently in the absence of supervision
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of skilled experience performing duties in one of the building trades, involving a wide range of systems, components, and related equipment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Program. Requires satisfactory completion of a background check, to include fingerprinting, and polygraph exam.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the building construction
trades; Occupational hazards and safety principles and practices in building maintenance work; Practices and procedures of electrical and plumbing work; Operation and application of a variety of construction tools and equipment.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with City staff and other organizations; and occasionally deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Work Environment:

Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Position may be subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour. Position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc.



FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised: 01/06

 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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