Building Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

About the role

Clean and perform routine maintenance and repair of physical structures, mechanical systems and facilities; perform basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, roofing, and masonry tasks and run errands and procure materials as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Apply basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, roofing and masonry skills to the repair and maintenance of assigned facilities.
• Apply basic repair and preventative maintenance knowledge to ensure proper operation of air conditioning, heating and boiler systems; repair hydraulic and pneumatic devices as necessary.
• Install and repair a variety of plumbing fixtures and irrigation system components including valves, sand filters, water lines and sprinklers.
• Fit and install window frames, doors, doorframes, weather striping, interior and exterior trim and finish hardware such as locks and kick plates.
• Perform a variety of general or routine building maintenance functions including painting, greasing building mechanical system motors and fans, replacing light bulbs, laying carpet, repairing ceiling and floor tiles, and moving furniture.
• Perform routine boiler maintenance work; fill steam boiler with water; light heater on boiler; check valves and steam radiators for leaks and proper operation; clean inside of boiler during summer.
• Operate a variety of maintenance related equipment and tools including bucket / scissor lift.
• Identify and report unsafe building conditions; prioritize repairs to ensure greatest level of safety; ensure operation of fire alarms and availability of fire extinguisher.
• Operate a City vehicle and drive from site to site to procure materials and complete assignments.
• Assist in hanging pictures and arranging displays or special exhibits.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years semi-skilled building maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience operating a bucket / scissor lift preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.