Building Maintenance Specialist - Plumber

The City of Waukesha is an award winning, growing community located along the shores of the Fox River, 15 miles west of Milwaukee.

The City is the 7th largest in the state with a population of close to 72,000 people and was included in Money Magazine's 100 Best places to live in 2019.

This is a skilled labor position that performs various building, construction and maintenance duties including plumbing, backflow, janitorial, electrical, HVAC, masonry and carpentry depending on specialty and license as well as the associated administrative work.

Schedule : M-F, 7am-330pm, Required occasional nights and weekends for emergencies and business needs

Starting salary : Depending on qualifications, $29.8166 - $35.0343

Initial interviews : TBD for those selected to move forward in the process

Tentative start date : TBD

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It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Essential Duties :

Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis.

The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and / or the requirements of the position change.

• Opens, closes and cleans park shelters, restrooms and buildings.
• Performs all aspects of building maintenance work including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, janitorial, carpentry, locksets, painting interiors and exteriors of buildings and structures, masonry and stonework.
• Monitors the safe use of tools, equipment and other machinery and corrects and / or stops any unsafe practices.
• Uses hand and power tools as needed; operates power equipment; e.g., mowers, tractors, loaders, trucks, snowplows, etc.
• Performs snow and ice removal; salts sidewalks.
• Set up and take down of holiday lights and displays.
• Installs park signs, light poles, basketball posts, backboards and other items as requested.
• Assists in training of new full or part time employees and seasonals.
• Assists in planning and coordination of Special Events.
• Set up and take down for Special Events.
• Set up and take down for Recreation programs and rentals.
• Design and fabrication of custom structures, equipment, devices, etc. for Recreation programs and Special Events.
• Repair and maintenance of boat piers, sound (PA) systems, toboggan runs, and other miscellaneous structures and facilities.
• Performs rubbish collection and recycling.
• Marks underground utilities within parks.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Order and requisition needed materials, supplies and equipment while maintaining costs within budgetary constraints.
• Obtains quotes for professional services on related buildings projects.
• May require weekend and holiday work hours.
• Attends seminars, workshops, conferences, classes as needed to maintain certifications and licenses.

Plumbing / Backflow :

• Performs all aspects of plumbing construction, maintenance, repairs and new installation as permitted by a Master Plumber.
• Master Plumber Licensure within 18 months of hire.
• WI Backflow tester certification within one year of hire.
• Test, inspect and repair backflow devices.
• Maintains operations and performs maintenance, repairs and new installations on pools, fountains, toilets, faucets, urinals, hose bibs, showers, sinks, irrigation systems and drinking fountain stations.
• Assists other Departments in the City with plumbing maintenance, repairs and new installations.
• Winterizes all park restrooms, pools, fountains, irrigation systems and drinking fountains.
• Maintains inventory and detailed records of work completed on restrooms, pools, fountains, irrigation systems and drinking fountains, including instructions and check lists for winterization and spring start up.

Typical Qualifications

Graduation from a 2-year college or technical training school plus Certification and / or Licensure in designated specialty and at least 4 years of experience performing related work (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.

or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills :

Knowledge of

• Materials, methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in all aspects of building maintenance and construction related to designated specialty.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions to avoid or minimize risk.
• Applicable statutes, codes and ordinances related to work performed.
• The use of general office equipment including computers, copiers and related software.

Ability to

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interpret plans and specifications.
• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Multitask and prioritize workload; manage and meet deadlines.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, vendors and the general public.
• Train full and part time employees and seasonal staff.
• Maintain accurate records; prepare and process reports.

Skill in

• The use of power tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles used in the performance of the essential job functions.
• Oral and written communications.
• Leadership, organization, and problem solving.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Master Plumber Licensure within 18 months of hire.
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests pre-and post-hire.
• CPR / AED / First Aid Certification within one year of hire.*
• Forklift Certification within one year of hire.*
• Commercial Driver's License Preferred, Not Required.
• Actual completion is dependent on the timing of the annual group staff training cycles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed both indoors and outside; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various tools, equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity, dim or bright lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, violence, disease and smoke.
• The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Internal City applicants : please review HR Policy F2 Salary Plan and Administration regarding promotions / transfers.