General Building Maintenance Worker I

About the role

Performs general repair and maintenance of architectural and structural systems in county buildings, including doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, office furniture, shelving, roof repairs, and other related work.

Safely operates, cleans, maintains, and stores a variety of stationery and hand tools, inspects facilities to identify architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing deficiencies, and conducts building safety inspections.

Prepares work requests for all necessary architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs and maintenance, and coordinates with facility users to correct deficiencies in building systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repair and maintenance of architectural and structural systems in county buildings
• Inspects facilities to identify architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing deficiencies
• Conducts building safety inspections
• Prepares work requests for necessary repairs and maintenance
• Coordinates with facility users to correct deficiencies in building systems

Requirements

• General knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in building maintenance and construction trades
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials pertinent to the trades
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams, and manufacturers' manuals
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a County motor vehicle

Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, plus completion of an acceptable apprentice-level training program in a specific trade with one year of experience performing building maintenance, repair, and/or construction work independently, or two years of varied and responsible full performance-level experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction trades.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting in commercial buildings (preferred)
• Experience performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting in building maintenance (preferred)
• Ability to maintain records (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic maintenance principles, practices, materials, and equipment (preferred)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb extension ladders and scaffolds up to 50 ft, lift and carry up to 75 lbs with assistance, stoop, bend, and work in tiring/uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time.

Selection Procedure

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule, overtime, call-back, and on-call opportunities.