Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker

About the role

Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in building and grounds maintenance including park facilities, performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, grounds and building equipment in good condition
• Inspects buildings and makes necessary repairs to structures and equipment such as painting interior and exterior surfaces, making minor carpentry repairs, making plaster and plumbing repairs and adjusting and maintaining heating and cooling equipment
• Maintains exterior grounds, sidewalks and parking lots in clean condition, raking leaves, removing snow and ice, and spreading salt when necessary
• Repairs, paints and replaces fencing around athletic fields and parks
• Repairs, replaces or installs bleachers and players' benches
• Maintains athletic fields by aerating, spreading turf conditioner and fertilizer, and mowing when necessary
• Lays out athletic fields (e.g., football, soccer, softball and baseball fields) by measuring, setting stakes and painting lines
• Sets up and takes down goal posts, portable bleachers, nets, wind screens, etc., at various athletic facilities
• Repairs, paints and makes new supports for park picnic tables and benches
• Repairs desks, tables, chairs and other related items
• Installs electrical fixtures such as switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures and fuse boxes
• Performs minor maintenance and adjustments on elevators
• Replaces and installs park playground equipment, swings, slides, etc.
• Does minor sheet metal work
• Keeps drinking fountains and comfort station facilities in good repair
• Loads and unloads materials
• Moves furniture and office equipment
• Inspects buildings for damage and vandalism
• May assist journeyman in