Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment in downtown municipal buildings and various other City locations; performs minor repair activities related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating; provides work direction to individuals engaged in routine building and grounds maintenance activities; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as crew leader in assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of activities related to routine building and ground maintenance.
• Maintains buildings, grounds and building equipment in good condition;
• Inspects buildings and makes necessary repairs to structures and equipment.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces, makes carpentry repairs, makes plaster and plumbing repairs and adjusts and maintains heating and cooling equipment.
• Maintains exterior grounds, sidewalks and parking lots in clean condition;
• Rakes leaves, removes snow and ice, and spreads salt when necessary.
• Repairs, replaces and moves desks, tables, chairs and other related items.
• Installs electrical fixtures such as switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures and fuse boxes.
• Performs minor maintenance and adjustments on elevators.
• Replaces and installs park playground equipment, swings, slides, etc.
• Does minor sheet metal work.
• Loads and unloads materials.
• Moves furniture and office equipment.
• Inspects buildings for damage and vandalism.
• Assists in maintenance of baseball diamonds and recreation centers.
• Assists journeyman in major repairs.
• Prepares reports as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices and techniques of building and grounds maintenance.
• Equipment, tools and materials used in Building & Grounds Maintenance.
• Computer system maintenance techniques.
• Energy Management Systems.

Skill in:

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Use of small tools and equipment.
• Overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel.
• Reading prints and diagrams.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Four (4) years of building maintenance or related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and sit. The employee will frequently walk. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present. This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.

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Class Code: Senior Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker (3312)

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment in downtown municipal buildings and various other City locations; performs minor repair activities related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating; provides work direction to individuals engaged in routine building and grounds maintenance activities; performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Acts as crew leader in assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of activities related to routine building and ground maintenance. Maintains buildings, grounds and building equipment in good condition; Inspects buildings and makes necessary repairs to structures and equipment. Paints interior and exterior surfaces, makes carpentry repairs, makes plaster and plumbing repairs and adjusts and maintains heating and cooling equipment. Maintains exterior grounds, sidewalks and parking lots in clean condition; Rakes leaves, removes snow and ice, and spreads salt when necessary. Repairs, replaces and moves desks, tables, chairs and other related items. Installs electrical fixtures such as switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures and fuse boxes. Performs minor maintenance and adjustments on elevators. Replaces and installs park playground equipment, swings, slides, etc. Does minor sheet metal work. Loads and unloads materials. Moves furniture and office equipment. Inspects buildings for damage and vandalism. Assists in maintenance of baseball diamonds and recreation centers. Assists journeyman in major repairs. Prepares reports as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:Methods, practices and techniques of building and grounds maintenance. Equipment, tools and materials used in Building & Grounds Maintenance. Computer system maintenance techniques. Energy Management Systems. Skill in: Understanding and following oral and written instructions. Use of small tools and equipment. Overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel. Reading prints and diagrams. Maintaining records and preparing reports. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:Graduation from high school or equivalent Four (4) years of building maintenance or related experience. Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and sit. The employee will frequently walk. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present. This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.

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