Building Maintenance Lead

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the Building Maintenance Lead administers a comprehensive building maintenance program for the City of Freeport, provides technical assistance to City staff, and plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates building maintenance staff and activities in major public works areas, including city property, buildings, and related structures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses / Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) with a satisfactory driving record; maintain appropriate licenses for area of responsibility.
• Experience: Preferred – five years of progressively responsible experience in building/facility maintenance. A bachelor’s degree in business management, construction management, or a closely related field is also preferred.

Essential Functions

• Run daily maintenance operations of the property and buildings under supervision of the Public Works Director.
• Inspect property and buildings for life/safety issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work, and take corrective actions.
• Work independently as a self‑starter.
• Perform a full range of skilled building maintenance for extended periods.
• Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds above the waist and carry heavy objects.
• Use computer and appropriate software; operate with a high level of organization.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with other Public Works Management team members to provide coordinated service delivery.
• Direct the work of building maintenance personnel.
• Respond to emergency call‑outs.

Other Duties

This description outlines the general nature of the work performed by the Building Maintenance Lead and is not exhaustive. Employees are expected to perform additional tasks as assigned, and work hours may be extended when necessary.

Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate comprehensive municipal maintenance activities.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make creative recommendations; read and interpret plans, specifications, and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; represent the City in meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Perform preventative maintenance across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, drywall, plumbing, heating, HVAC, mechanical repair, door hardware, and emergency lighting.
• Repair electrical switches, outlets, lighting systems, and fixtures.
• Conduct advanced plumbing work (sinks, toilets, faucets, water heaters, pipes, ice machines) and clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Execute carpentry tasks such as repairing stairs, decking, handrails, trim, walls, siding, and doors.
• Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical tools and equipment (power saws, sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, landscape equipment, bucket trucks).
• Participate actively in the development of team members and technical knowledge.
• Provide high‑level customer service and consistently deliver quality service.

Knowledge

• Principles, practices, methods, and materials for municipal maintenance projects and building facilities.
• Supervisory principles and methods, including goal setting, budget preparation, administration, and employee supervision.
• Safety practices related to building maintenance work.
• Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work planning, organization, and scheduling techniques.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The role requires regular communication with co‑workers and the public, frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, bending, and the use of hand/finger dexterity. Employees must lift, reach, push, pull, and apply pressure, and be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting or moving up to 50 pounds is required. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Mentally, the employee must maintain professional communication, multitask, prioritize, problem‑solve, work under time constraints, maintain confidentiality, resolve conflicts, and exercise independent judgment in maintenance decisions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors and/or in garage environments, often in inclement weather. Hours may fluctuate to meet City needs, and employees may be required to report for emergency duty to ensure continuity of services. The position is subject to on‑call rotation.

Schedule

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Non‑standard hours may be required.