Maintenance Specialist - Facilities

Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent plustwo yearsof building maintenance and custodial experience. Candidate of choice must pass pre-employment drug, fingerprint and polygraph tests and thorough police background check prior to being placed in the position. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include weekends and/or holidays depending on assignments Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:Perform installation, maintenance and repairs relating to all systems such as electric, plumbing, and HVAC within City buildings and facilities, walk areas, and parking lots; drive City vehicles and operate other motorized equipment including lifts of many kinds; check various equipment gauges and instruments and maintain proper levels of water, oil, fluids, and air pressure; perform minor electrical work using test devices to determine circuitry problems and make minor wiring repairs and replacement; perform plumbing maintenance including, but not limited to unclogging drains and repairing or replacing pipes to stop leaks; repair roofs using hand tools and hot or cold adhesive mixtures; perform drywall installation and patching, painting, carpentry, carpet, tile, and other floor installations as needed; check HVAC units and thermostats for operation, clean or replace HVAC filters, belts, motors, etc.; assist management in preparing cost estimates for repairs and maintenance jobs; maintain records of time and materials used; confer with supervisor regarding problems and questions; perform other duties as assigned. Skill In: Use of all tools, equipment and materials used in the performance of required duties to include National and local building codes; methods and techniques used in lifting, moving, stacking, storing and protecting tools, equipment and storing and using hazardous materials; maintenance and repair work, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, drywall and cement work, floor maintenance including carpet and hard floor cleaning; construction techniques; preventative maintenance programs; reading both electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics; performing maintenance projects in a timely manner and on schedule. Ability To: Adhere strictly to all Federal and local safety laws, rules and policies governing work activities and safety equipment and standards; achieve all necessary driving, lift and equipment operation and OSHA certifications as outlined in the City's Written Safety Plan, Job Hazard Analysis plan (JHA) and become familiar with all Risk/Safety information; communicate effectively both verbally and by telephone with the general public and employees and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public; provide excellent customer service; comprehend and draw conclusions from written material and proceed accordingly; see projects through to completion; measure distances by using a tape measure and/or calibrated instruments; use graphic visual aids, blueprints, schematics or layouts; install, replace or adjust filters, light bulbs, belts or similar objects; operate small and/or large power-driven machines; move, lift, push and pull a variety of heavy objects; use common hand tools; comply with job related OSHA standards. Physical and Visual Ability: Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties; may require work in small cramped areas. Must have the ability to lift between 50 and 75 pounds. Hearing and Speaking Ability:Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described.