Building Maintenance Aide (Part-Time)

About the role

This position oversees and performs complex public works maintenance projects, providing administrative support to a maintenance supervisor, and managing multiple crews.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and schedules maintenance activities to meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates and prioritizes complex work projects; decides on and estimates time, materials, and processes.
• Develops and writes work orders; assigns priorities, schedules, and coordinates projects; makes field crew assignments and delegates responsibilities.
• Maintains records and prepares spreadsheets and reports on project activities, equipment maintenance, and cost factors.
• Coordinates work activities with staff, internal and external customers, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Responds to public inquiries; addresses citizen’s questions or complaints; provides information to the public regarding project scope, rules and regulations.
• Operates and trains others in the safe use of a variety of equipment and tools used in maintenance operations.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant advanced skilled experience in public works maintenance.
• Valid Oregon Class A Commercial Driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and practices of public works maintenance, repair, and construction in assigned area(s).
• Skilled maintenance and equipment operations as applicable to area of assignment.
• Standards, guidelines, and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in area of assignment.
• Public works maintenance safety hazards and standard precautions.
• Safe and effective operating practices of light and heavy equipment used in assigned area.
• Computer and applicable computer applications.
• Ability to perform skilled maintenance work and equipment operations applicable to area of assignment.
• Organize, lead, train, and review the work of maintenance employees.
• Prepare written records and reports including complex spreadsheets and other computerized records.
• Understand, and follow, oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with City employees and the public; establish effective working relationships.
• Deal effectively with property owners, contractors, crew members, and other employees.
• Resolve on the job conflicts with the public, co-workers, and contractors.
• Perform strenuous physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions, frequently in confined spaces and uncomfortable conditions which may include direct contact with raw sewage and heavy lifting.
• Provide and wear personal protective equipment, as required.
• Be available and respond for emergency call-back as necessary.