Building Maintenance Specialist

Are you a skilled, dependable professional who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, functional, and welcoming for the community? The City of Thornton is looking for a Building Maintenance Specialist to join our dedicated Building Maintenance team.

Our team includes 10 Building Maintenance Specialists and 2 Building Maintenance Supervisors who work together to maintain and care for 52 City buildings and facilities. From routine maintenance and repairs to responding to unexpected needs, our team plays an essential role in keeping City operations running smoothly and ensuring our facilities are safe and well-maintained for employees and the community.

In our collaborative environment, clear and timely communication is essential. Our team typically communicates throughout the day using text messages and email to coordinate work, respond to facility needs, share updates, and stay connected while working across multiple locations.

This position participates in a required on-call rotation to respond to urgent building and facility needs outside of regular business hours. Employees assigned to the on-call rotation receive on-call pay in addition to their regular compensation.

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep and operation of City buildings.

Please note the references you provide with your application should be professional references. Examples include current or former supervisors, coworkers, clients, etc.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep and operation of City buildings and facilities.
• Evaluates work projects, estimating time, materials, equipment, and staff needed.
• Assists in identifying and retaining outside contractors to perform skilled trades tasks; prepares time lines and specifications; coordinates, monitors, and reviews contractors' work.
• Repairs and constructs walls and partitions; installs, replaces, and repairs doors; paints or stains cabinets, woodwork, fixtures and equipment. Installs ceilings and carpets. Repairs roofs.
• Repairs plumbing, replacing broken fixtures, fixing leaks, and cleaning stopped drains.
• Assists in renovating, remodeling, and repairing building interiors and exteriors.
• Inspects, maintains and replaces fire alarm systems. Inspects, maintains and repairs lights, fixtures, wiring, breaker boxes, and electrical switches.
• Responds to on-site inquiries from the public and responds to building maintenance concerns or complaints.
• May exercise supervisory authority in absence of supervisor.
• May inspect heating and air-conditioning systems for proper functions and perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• May repair, replace, or maintain elements of swimming pool heating and filtration systems.
• May provide functional supervision to seasonal or contract labor.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; two years of building maintenance experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Valid Colorado Driver's License with a safe driving record.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of building maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and city building codes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in building maintenance.
• Skill in evaluating work projects, estimating time and determining materials, equipment and staff needed.
• Skill in renovating, remodeling, and repairing building interiors, exteriors and systems.
• Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in building maintenance, such as hand tools and light equipment including power drills, power saws, and lifts.
• Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with instructions and equipment manuals.
• Ability to perform routine inspections of facilities and systems effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, monitor and review the work of outside contractors.
• Ability to listen…