Building Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Performs routine trouble calls, preventative maintenance procedures, and repairs on buildings’ mechanical equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A mechanical aptitude and interest in construction related work, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Experience with safety procedures concerning the use of common hand tools and power tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Makes adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Cleans plumbing, HVAC flues, ducts and connecting pipes, using power and hand tools.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to job sites, including vans and light trucks.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to operating systems and fixtures.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Moves heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Mows and trims lawns and shrubbery, using mowers, hand power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Notifies supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requests supplies, tools and equipment needed for repair and maintenance duties.
• Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.

repairs or replaces broken parts.

• Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems.
• Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Performs minor repairs of electrical outlets and wiring.
• May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
• Responds to emergency maintenance and repair requests as required.
• Assists with the renovation / remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms;

climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.