Building Maintenance Mechanic I

Description

Performs regular maintenance on the city's building, grounds, equipment, and systems; works with outside contractors; troubleshoots minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC needs;

orders and receives supplies; and performs daily and monthly building inspections.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When Assigned to Public Works :

• Performs light, building repairs by working with electrical fixtures; ordering and stocking light tubes and ballast; replacing lights as needed;
• unstopping toilets; repairing leaks; inspecting and cleaning hot water boiler; working with sprinkler company for needed repairs;

cleaning drains; responding to situations as needed and work shifts as assigned.

• Prepares tools, equipment and working area by cleaning and caring for tools and equipment; preparing surfaces and painting interior and exterior walls, building, grounds structures and equipment.
• Coordinates with outside contractors by providing various repair assistance; troubleshooting problems prior to calling outside vendors or contractors;

and maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships with vendors and contractors.

Maintains written records, logs and reports as required; Participates in safety awareness programs and training. Recognizes and reports and unsafe conditions, areas, equipment and / or procedures and is constantly vigilant regarding safe working conditions;

works on power lifts at 60’ heights or less.

• Perform on call duty as assigned.
• Provide emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.)

When Assigned to Police (Juvenile Detention) :

• Performs light, plumbing, and camera repairs by climbing ladders; working with electrical fixtures; ordering and stocking light tubes and ballast;
• replacing lights as needed; unstopping toilets; repairing leaks; inspecting and cleaning hot water boiler; working with sprinkler company for needed repairs;

cleaning drains; inspecting and adjusting cameras as needed; replacing old cameras and equipment as needed; and installing additional cameras.

• Performs general repairs and maintenance of equipment, fixtures, and the interior structure of the building; including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, security, painting, and mechanical as reported or as identified through scheduled building inspections;
• replacing lights; unstopping toilets and sinks; replacing cameras; inspecting and testing the boiler and generator; repairing leaks;
• painting walls and doors; replacing windows; removing and replacing damaged equipment and furnishings;
• Participates in the maintenance of the grounds by trimming trees and branches; pruning trees, bushes, and shrubs; inspecting security fence;

pulling weeds; and assisting with the greenhouse and nursery as needed.

Coordinates with outside contractors by providing various repair assistance; troubleshooting problems prior to calling outside vendors or contractors;

and maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships with vendors and contractors; adheres to scheduled maintenance contracts.

Responds to on-call and emergency situations as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by six months / year post-secondary study or training : e.g. vocational, business, technical school, and one to two years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL Class A) with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• NIMS Certification

Job Knowledge

Basic familiarity with the work to know common principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.

Reading

Intermediate : Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.

Writing

Intermediate : Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

Intermediate : Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios / proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills

Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making

Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and / or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.

Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary / fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temps.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires medium physical effort, exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing.
• Occasional sitting, and crawling.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently experience working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work.
• May occasionally experience emergency situations, irregular work schedule / overtime, and noisy / distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of computer and related software and hardware; various hand tools; various tools related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical work;

and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed outside and in a shop where there is frequent exposure to mechanical hazards. There is occasional exposure to chemical and physical hazards, wetness / humidity, and extreme temperatures.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes;

eye, hearing, respiratory, chemical, electrical protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.