Building Maintenance Specialist III (Current Willamalane Employees Only

Building Maintenance Specialist III

Full-time, benefitted, nonexempt, AFSCME-represented position

Open to current Willamalane employees only through 5pm on 8/14/2026

General Statement of Duties:
Performs advanced skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and facility operations work while serving as the lead worker for Building Maintenance Specialists, Structures Specialists, and seasonally hired employees. Coordinates daily work assignments, provides technical guidance and training, ensures work quality and safety standards, and serves as the primary field resource for maintenance and construction activities. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
An employee in this classification serves as the lead worker for the district's Facilities and Structures maintenance teams. The employee performs the most complex and technically advanced maintenance, repair, and construction assignments while coordinating daily field operations. Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring work, providing technical instruction, ensuring compliance with safety standards, coordinating contractors, and assisting with planning and scheduling. Employees in this classification must demonstrate expertise and specialized training in one or more specific areas of maintenance, as specified below.

This position does not perform supervisory functions such as hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, or budget authority, but exercises significant independent judgement in coordinating work and resolving field issues. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facilities and Fleet Operations Manager or Maintenance & Construction Supervisor and is reviewed primarily through completed projects and operational results.

Examples of Essential Duties Performed: (Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

• Provide day-to-day leadership and work coordination for Building Maintenance Specialists, Structures Specialists, seasonal employees, and volunteers.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily work assignments to meet operational priorities.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance responses and adjust work assignments as operational needs change.
• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and construction involving building systems, HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, concrete and asphalt, playgrounds, and park infrastructure.
• Serve as the district's technical resource for complex maintenance issues.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with district standards, codes, and safety requirements.

• Train employees on maintenance procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and CMMS processes.
• Assist supervisors with workforce scheduling, project planning, estimating labor and materials, and establishing work priorities.
• Coordinate work with contractors and vendors and verify work quality.
• Assist with project management including scheduling, procurement, inspections, and project closeout.
• Monitor inventories of parts, tools, and supplies and make purchase recommendations as needed.
• Develop scopes of work and assist in obtaining quotes for maintenance and construction projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, asset information, labor reporting, and project documentation within the district's CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, district safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, chemical handling and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as acting field lead during supervisor absences.
• Respond to emergency call-backs and after-hours facility emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of commercial building maintenance and repair; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems; general construction methods and building codes; preventive and predictive maintenance programs; playground safety standards; construction estimating and project coordination; asset management and CMMS software; OSHA safety regulations and safe work practices; purchasing and inventory management.

Skills:

Leadership and team coordination; technical troubleshooting; project planning and organization; effective communication and conflict resolution; rereading blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals; computer proficiency including CMMS, Microsoft Office, and building automation systems.

Abilities:
Lead and coordinate multiple employees on simultaneous assignments; organize and prioritize competing work demands; make sound decisions independently; train and mentor employees; develop effective working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors, the public; prepare estimates, reports, and documentation; and maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands of the Position:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is…