Building Maintenance Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities. Reports to the Assistant Director.

Performs a variety of building trade duties for the purpose of maintaining the department and other buildings and facilities; and uses a variety of tools and equipment to include circular saws, power drills, hammers, sanders, planes, and hand tools.

Performs preventive maintenance tasks around city buildings; inspects and identifies needed repair work; and empties trash receptacles and transports refuse and debris to designated containers and/or dumpsite.

Receives assignments from incoming work orders; determines work to be performed; determines and obtains materials and equipment needed; and plans sequence of work; prepares site for repair and/or construction of work; and removes trash and debris from the work site daily.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Has general knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in carpentry and construction work. Has some knowledge of cleaning and routine repair procedures and the use of construction materials and hand tools. Is able to perform general carpentry work. Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Is able to perform medium physical work. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate corrective action to correct any quality of deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality of communication and interacts within departments and division, and with co-workers and the general public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time- off requests.

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and managers in other departments, to project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the city.

Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, Building Maintenance Superintendent (Paint/Carpentry), professionals and the general public.

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions of time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings and deadlines.

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping…