Building Maintenance Worker

About the role

The top salary range for this position currently reaches $77,216.96, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position will receive a 5.0% salary increase in July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $81,077.85.

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry, painting, masonry, glazing, plumbing, electrical and other similar repair;
• Works on construction, alteration, and installation work to City buildings and similar projects;
• Repairs, adjusts, maintains, and coordinates replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures such as sprinkler systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, controls, and compressors, lighting system, public address system, and electric clocks;
• Repairs, refinishes, and remodels furniture, desks, chairs, doors, windows, cabinets, and other installations;
• Installs and repairs door handles, latches, lock pulleys, hydraulic door checks, springs, and other building components;
• Enforces and follows standard safety practices in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment;
• Makes recommendations for improved methods of work and safety features;
• Operates a variety of hand power tools and other types of equipment;
• Assists in training custodians in the proper use of a variety of tools and equipment;
• Provides temporary relief in similar occupational fields as necessary;
• Schedules and performs preventative and programmed maintenance functions;
• Oversees the repair and maintenance work of temporary employees, contract employees, and outside contractors;
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves maintenance related problems;
• Organizes and participates in facility walk-throughs and communicates with contractors;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A typical combination is: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of experience in building trades or building maintenance including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry work.
• Knowledge of building maintenance; various building, landscape, facilities, and/or construction trades such as HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical installation, maintenance and construction, landscape maintenance, and irrigation systems; methods, practices, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work; janitorial materials and tools; and current safety practices applicable to building trade work.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools used in building maintenance; read and interpret construction plans and specifications; provide internal customer service by investigating complaints; work effectively with City staff, the public, and private contractors on building projects; understand and carry out oral and written directions; and use a computer and its applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job.