Maintenance Worker - Facilities

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance, as well as installation services for city-owned facilities, buildings, and other city-run properties - both public and private and assists in preparations for public events.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance for City buildings and facilities as assigned, including more complex assignments.
• Prepares and inspects, equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, glass cases, windows, tables, and chairs, disinfecting water fountains, cleaning storage, and mechanical rooms, cleaning and flushing drains, clearing dryer vents, picking up and removing trash, and dusting.
• Performs general maintenance replacing batteries, changing clocks, maintaining building supplies, changing light bulbs, painting, checking pipes, and spraying for insects.
• Assist in the repair of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and roofing.
• Repairs or replaces parts and equipment as needed.
• Installs and/or repairs plumbing lines, parts, and fixtures.
• Moves, disassembles, reassembles, and repairs furniture and hangs bulletin boards, whiteboards, and dedication plaques as needed.
• Repairs and installs doorways, doors, cabinets, cubicles, railing, drywall/sheetrock, roofing, flooring, molding, and shelving units as needed.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, building systems, doors, security, and fire systems, etc.
• Picks up and delivers mail from post office, annex, and city hall.
• Reviews night-time contract custodians’ work and reports deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and respond as necessary for the area of assigned responsibility.
• Assists in large events (ex. Western Days, Christmas Lighting ceremony, July 4th Celebration) preparation.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a skilled building and/or construction trade.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and

Certifications:

None.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination, and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. This position is required to drive.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed,
1) during emergency operations,
2) in preparation for prolonged emergency operations, and/ or
3) during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by their direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

Knowledge of: Proper use of hand and power tools required to perform facility maintenance; HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, paint, cleaning chemical, and lubricant application; and safety practices to be observed in building maintenance activities.

Skilled in: Using mechanical-electrical/power tools, equipment, and machinery used in everyday construction and…