Building Maintenance Lead

Position Title

Building Maintenance Lead

Public Works

Non-Exempt

Public Works Director

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F (Non-standard hours may be required)

Under direction of the Public Works Director, the Building Maintenance Lead administers a comprehensive Building Maintenance Program for the City of Freeport; provides technical assistance to City staff in areas of responsibility; performs related work as required. The Building Maintenance Lead plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates building maintenance staff and activities in major public works areas, which includes city property, buildings and related structures.

Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licenses /
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 90‑days of hire, and have a satisfactory driving record. Maintain appropriate licenses for area of responsibility.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of buildings/facilities is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Management, Construction Management or closely related field OR five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of buildings/facilities is preferred.

• Run daily maintenance operations of the property and buildings under supervision of the Public Works Director.
• Inspect property and buildings for life/safety issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work and take corrective actions.
• Be a self‑starter and work independently.
• Perform a full range of skilled building maintenance for extended periods of time.
• Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds above the waist and carry heavy objects.
• Use of computer and appropriate computer software.
• Operate with a high level of organization.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Works closely with other members of the Public Works Management team to provide a coordinated and supportive approach to service delivery.
• Directs the work of building maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for emergency call‑out.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Building Maintenance Lead and is not intended to be all‑inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore, working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate comprehensive municipal maintenance activities.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative recommendations; read and interpret plans and specifications and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; represent the City effectively in meetings with others.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Perform preventative maintenance on buildings including skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, dry walling, plumbing, heating, HVAC and mechanical repair work, door hardware, exit and emergency lighting.
• Repair electrical switches, outlets, lighting systems and fixtures.
• Perform advanced level plumbing work including sinks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, pipes, ice machines; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Perform adequate level of carpentry work including the repair of stairs, decking, handrails and trim, walls, siding, doors and other carpentry work.
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, landscape equipment, bucket truck required for maintenance skills.
• Actively participate in the positive…