Building & Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker

Perform maintenance of City-owned facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include directing and leading Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialists, Technicians and seasonal maintenance workers in preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, construction and remodeling activities. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Full-Time 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

AFSCME-represented position

12-month probationary period

Applications must be received by 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Schedules daily activities for crew members, prepares short-range work plans and assists supervisor with development of long-range work plans. Schedules, prioritizes, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on City-owned and leased buildings, building systems and major components, and grounds.

Estimates job costs and resource requirements for building and grounds projects. Prepares equipment and material specifications, cost estimates, and purchase orders. Assists with development of specifications and bid documents. Maintains inventory.

Reviews construction plans, monitors and inspects maintenance activities and projects completed by crews, contractors, licensed electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians. Secures permits and makes field decisions on procedures and methods. Recommends corrective action for crews and contractors to supervisor.

Provides technical assistance related to areas of responsibility to department personnel, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies.

Coordinates office moves, moves furniture and sets up and takes down special furniture arrangements for meeting rooms.

Performs ADA, seismic and building safety checks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Assists in the development and implementation of the preventative, corrective, and major maintenance programs and maintenance schedules.

Assists in budget preparation. Monitors expenses. Purchases materials and services in alignment with City procurement process.

Responds to emergency calls regarding public safety and coordinates emergency response activities. Position may include after-hour response, working overtime and on weekends as needed.

Conforms with all safety rules and practices, and perform work is a safe manner. Maintains job-site safety for co-workers and the general public including traffic control and minimization of hazardous conditions. Attends required trainings.

Performs as a member of a team, assisting with development of work group goals and objectives, and contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives.

Assists and directs seasonal employees and other work groups as needed. Performs duties of Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialist and Technician as required.

Participates in the process to recruit new crew members. Provides input for performance evaluations.

Complies with all Administrative Policies. Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences. Responds to customer service requests, questions and complaints. Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and deliver service in a respectful and patient manner.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintain regular job attendance.

Operates and drives vehicles and/or equipment safely and legally.

High school diploma or equivalent and five years journeyman level work experience or training (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general construction) in the building construction, maintenance, or repair field.

Associate degree in supervisory or business management, or…