Building & Grounds Maintenance

Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker position involves physically demanding tasks and requires strict adherence to safety codes and County policies. This posting will remain active until we find the perfect addition to our team. If you think that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

The Building Maintenance Worker operates and maintains major and ancillary facilities in County buildings to ensure facilities are safe and operational in accordance with County policies and all applicable laws. Duties include ensuring that plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems function properly and are maintained according to established procedures and applicable codes. This position prioritizes work orders, oversees contracted services, orders necessary supplies and equipment, manages inventories, and is responsible for the work of landscaping and snow removal.

The job requires knowledge of system, theory, and procedure for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair in two or more of the following areas: electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, electronic, plumbing, painting, and carpentry, including Uniform Mechanical, Electrical, Building, Fire, and Life Safety Codes; and effective use of tools, equipment, and materials used in building trades; procedures, materials, and tools used in remodeling buildings and building furniture;

occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades, including using highly toxic paints. The position may also require thorough technical knowledge of low-pressure boilers and related safety and control devices, locksmithing, and project management as well as a general knowledge of electrical circuits and their components (e.g., circuit boards, transfer switches, etc.), plumbing systems, carpentry, and construction.

The job requires skill in repairing machines or systems using the appropriate tools; performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; troubleshooting; critical thinking; and complex problem-solving.

The job requires the ability to operate power tools, maintain vehicles, and heavy equipment (e.g., boilers, lifts, etc.); diagnose and resolve mechanical problems; and communicate with individuals of varied technical levels safely and effectively. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively manage maintenance projects, prioritize work orders, perform strenuous physical work for extended periods of time, motivate staff and contractors to achieve maintenance objectives, and learn and apply new methods and technologies.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Maintain major facilities systems in County buildings by checking for proper functioning, diagnosing problems, and testing systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently according to industry standards, and policies and laws.
• Assists in the repair, maintenance and remodeling of plumbing and pipe fitting systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic lighting, data communication, security, control, and related systems.
• Administer preventative maintenance of facilities and tools in order that routine maintenance schedules will help maintain a safe environment that will continue to serve its intended function.
• Maintain ancillary facilities in county buildings to ensure buildings are fully operational and safe for other County staff and the general public. Monitor, re-clamp, and replace ballasts as needed; repair and replace faucets and flush valves; and repair furniture and property damage to flooring, drywall, windows, etc. This also includes monitoring and maintaining…