Building Maintenance Worker

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Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general mechanical repair work. This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Worker 1 in that an incumbent of the latter works under immediate supervision and performs unskilled and semi-skilled building maintenance work. This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Worker 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is a lead worker.

Identifies maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or report issues to someone who can repair/resolve them. Performs repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals.

Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders. Provides direction and oversight to others as needed.

Inspects devices such as electrical systems, basic plumbing, mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, laundry, and food service equipment), removes and replaces defective parts to determine necessary repairs. Performs routine repairs on standard work equipment.

Rewires electrical outlets and breaker boxes; performs routine electrical tasks; repairs windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall or other parts of building structures; performs basic carpentry tasks and minor HVAC repair. Performs minor construction, plumbing, landscaping, janitorial, and basic welding tasks.

Reviews preventative maintenance plans in order to perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of building does not deteriorate. Performs daily walk through/inspection of facilities to ensure proper working conditions.

Communicates with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions and answers.

Provides expert advice to members and agency SLB coordinators regarding the payment and application process. Provides input regarding sub-processes in determining and maintaining files for process improvements.

May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicle.

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TN Driver Standards:

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

** Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.