Maintainer I - Building Facilities

About the role

This class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings in the Building Facilities Division of Public Works. Work includes building maintenance and custodial work, mechanical repair and alteration work, and driving. Work is performed under supervision and in accordance with standard practices, codes and skills, and OSHA-required safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drives, loads and/or unloads designated trucks with trailers and/or attachments (such as skid steers).
• Performs and/or assists with facilities maintenance work such as painting and paint removal, furniture refinishing, wallpaper and drywall work, flooring repair and installation, window repair and replacement, and create and install signage.
• Performs general carpentry, maintenance, mechanical, construction, painting, and/or tree grounds work.
• Prepares truck or equipment for operation by performing routine safety check before and after operating equipment.
• May be assigned on the job training under the supervision of a higher classified employee, including working as a trades apprentice.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or GED and two (2) years of experience in construction work, road work, building maintenance, custodial work, grounds maintenance work, driving or any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment of overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Affiliation

The Town of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Fairfield offers a complete benefit package including: paid vacation, holidays and sick; 401(a) retirement plan, medical including health, prescription, dental, life and vision, life insurance, Optional 457 plan.