Building Maintenance Specialist; Part-Time

Building Maintenance Specialist (Part-Time) Date Requested:
September 10, 2026 Date Needed:
ASAP $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
DOQ

The Building Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing basic building and property maintenance tasks in the Police Department in order to prevent major breakdowns and delays within the City of Hammond, and all other duties as assigned.

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Du t i es i nc l u d e, b u t a r e n o t li m i t e d t o :

• Inspects the condition of buildings and properties assigned to the Police Department and determines if alterations or repairs are needed.
• Performs basic building and property maintenance tasks, e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction, painting, etc., in order to prevent major breakdowns and delays, and to improve the cosmetics of the building and property.
• Assists the Police Lieutenant in determining when to hire outside contractors, architects, and engineers to complete maintenance work.
• Supervises the vendors who provide preventative and general maintenance of HVAC, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
• Conducts routine maintenance on the HVAC and boiler systems by replacing filters, belts, and general cleaning.
• Changes ballasts, lights, receptacles, and completes minor electrical repairs in all buildings.
• Mows the lawn, pulls weeds, and trims bushes and trees, as needed.
• Performs snow removal and salt applications on Police Department assigned properties to include: the parking lots, sidewalks, etc., as needed.
• Changes oil and conducts other routine maintenance tasks on equipment, as needed.
• Picks-up trash around and in buildings and on the property, as needed.
• Moves file cabinets, desks, and other furniture, as needed.
• Hangs pictures, poster boards, and other related office equipment, as needed.
• Loads and unloads trucks, as needed.
• Documents all routine and preventative maintenance tasks performed.
• Communicates with and between all city offices/departments, and the Police Lieutenant, as needed.
• Attends all meetings, conferences, training sessions, etc., as required by the City of Hammond and the department.

To perform this job successfully, all employees at the City of Hammond should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Public Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Manages difficult or emotional situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one’s emotions under control;
  Solicits feedback to improve service.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and is willing to try new things;
  Gives and welcomes feedback from team members;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions verbally and in a written format;
  Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Reads and interprets written information;
  Presents numerical data effectively, as required by the job.
• Organizational Support– Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes the essential duties and responsibilities of the job…