Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is repair and maintenance work that is specialized and narrow in scope. Work involves maintenance, repair and/or rebuild of a narrow range of similar types of equipment or structure, and will require constant monitoring of building control systems for a number of city-owned buildings. General direction is given for routine tasks. A supervisor is consulted for special instructions when changes are made in established procedures, for emergency situations, and/or for new or unusually difficult situations.

Examples of Work Performed

• May operate building controls by computer, and document records.
• May perform some routine building and equipment maintenance duties, including rough carpentry and plumbing work, plastering and cement work, painting and minor electrical repair work.
• May perform some routine custodial duties and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
• May perform processes of lighting the Keeper of the Plains fire effects, and service of the misting and water flow features.
• May work outside in weather-related situations, such as snow & ice removal.
• May respond to emergency calls to secure city owned property.
• May perform scheduled test run on generators, fire pumps and emergency P.A. system.
• May operate complex commercial building systems involving Boilers, Chillers, Cooling towers, and associated heavy mechanical equipment.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computerized building operation system.
• Knowledge of all tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled layouts.
• Ability to use hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment needed in commercial building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; to bend, twist, and reach as necessary to repair equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemicals used in building maintenance and repair; airborne environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust and open grounds; and machinery noise (with the use of ear plugs).
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.