Building Maintenance Worker; A264012-10 Bridge II

Job Title

Assists with general maintenance and cleaning for buildings and grounds. Performs semi-skilled work to support facilities including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs general building and grounds maintenance work; cleans, disinfects, and maintains restrooms; maintains equipment used to perform work.
• Paints walls and fixtures; moves chairs and tables to set-up special group meetings and trainings.
• Assists in the maintenance of air-conditioners and heating systems in accordance with accepted practices and procedures; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs carpentry activities including painting and masonry work as needed.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• General building and grounds maintenance work practices and procedures
• General building cleaning procedures
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and gardening
• Cleaning solutions

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Preparing and maintaining records of repair work
• Using applicable equipment and machinery
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills
• Taking and following directions from supervisor
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff
• Performing strenuous work and routine work
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

• Seldom:
  Office or similar indoor environment, Construction site, Warehouse environment
• Sometimes:
  Street environment (near moving traffic), Confined space, Vehicles
• Often:
  Outdoor environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements:

• Never:
  Communicable diseases
• Seldom:
  Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Sometimes:
  Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy…