Building Maintenance Worker

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under immediate supervision, performs standard building and facility maintenance, and minor repair duties in buildings, facilities and adjacent grounds; interacts with and provides standard information to the public.

Salary:

Employer-Paid PERS: $22,700.30 - $31,780.50 hourly / $47,216.52 - $66,103.44 annually.
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $27,385.40 - $38,339.60 hourly / $56,961.58 - $79,746.42 annually.

Carson City Employees Association covers this position. Benefits are outlined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and polishes floors; sweeps, vacuums, extracts and spot cleans carpeted areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; dusts counters, window sills, window blinds and similar fixtures.
• Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Cleans doors, carpets, windows, walls, ceilings, window blinds and furniture; polishes metalwork.
• Performs set‑up and dismantling of rooms for events.
• Secures facilities and activates alarms as required.
• Requisition s building maintenance supplies, materials and equipment; ensures proper supply of necessary material is available.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as necessary.
• Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces bulb/tube when required.
• Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor; corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards and places barriers in public areas.
• Maintains equipment, materials and supplies in proper condition.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants, and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use.
• Answers questions and provides standard information to the public if working in a public facility.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of a work team.
• Keeps basic records of work performed, time sheets, etc.
• Drives a City motor vehicle to specified work sites.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

High school diploma or GED; and one (1) year of general maintenance/custodial experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Proper cleaning methods and safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Basic shop mathematics.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Answering patrons’ questions.
• Dealing successfully with the public.

Under Immediate Supervision:
Incumbents at this level are closely supervised in essentially all aspects of their assigned work with the exception of routine and basic tasks. Work methods are generally prescribed in specific terms. They usually follow an established routine with general assignments, and their work is subject to frequent reviews. A position may involve repetition of a limited number of tasks that after initial training and review warrant only occasional supervisory review.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; safely operate a motor vehicle; strength to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another;

exposure to fumes, cleaning fluids, and electrical shock.