Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Position Summary

To perform general building and grounds maintenance duties for buildings under 150,000 sq ft.; to oversee and perform some general custodial and cleaning tasks in the care of various county buildings or facilities, and occasionally the Intervention Center.

• Responsible for the general building and grounds maintenance for a building under 150,000 sq. ft.
• Inspect buildings to determine work to be performed.
• Check work activities and open and close buildings.
• Perform snow removal and keep sidewalks free of ice.
• Perform lawn maintenance such as mowing lawns and repairing sprinkler lines.
• Perform building maintenance such as painting, changing lights, and unplugging drains.
• Change broken electrical switches and breakers.
• Keep records of maintenance requests.
• Order and record Building Maintenance supplies.
• Grease all motors, change oil, and upkeep small engines.
• Perform all preventative maintenance on air handlers, and associated building support equipment.
• Arrange building furniture as required.
• Perform related work as required.
• Perform work requiring ability to lift object in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be available for weekend "On-Call" assignments as dictated by departmental responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervised by the Director of Buildings Operations & Maintenance or designee.

May on occasion supervise Custodian I's and II's. Provide supervision and assign daily tasks to the Building & Grounds Worker.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Five years of experience in building and grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and small-engine repair; installation, operation and repair of the various types of equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in custodial and building and grounds maintenance.
• Reasonable knowledge of accepted cleaning methods and materials, and the care of cleaning equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of landscape and irrigation maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge in the operation and maintenance of commercial building heating and cooling systems.
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking.
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
• Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to:
  Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested.

• Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this…