Preventative Maintenance Specialist

About the role

This position works as part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country, with more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more. The successful candidate will perform general inspections, planned and demand maintenance tasks of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment in one of nine Park Authority Rec Centers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include ensuring that all building systems are inspected and in compliance with local, state, national building, health, and fire codes, as well as keeping track of operational costs for building systems, maintenance, and repairs. The position also involves conducting site safety inspections, site mechanical inspections, and facility inspections, and coordinating, supervising, and inspecting all contracted building repairs and preventive maintenance work performed.

• Establishes work methods and procedures
• Spot checks the work in progress for adherence to established practices and standards
• Makes recommendations concerning the performance of other work on a scheduled basis to prevent failures and breakdowns
• Maintains liaison with appropriate central maintenance staff members
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares reports, work orders, and correspondence
• Attends meetings and conferences
• Maintains employee time and leave records
• Operates truck to transport self and others, material, and equipment

Requirements

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of accepted trade methods and techniques in the trade area of expertise, as well as working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials of the various other major building maintenance trades. They will also have knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled technicians.

• Good knowledge of accepted trade methods and techniques in the trade area of expertise
• Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials of the various other major building maintenance trades
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled technicians
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with staff, school, area, and central office personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position are high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education, plus two years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and repair. Preferred qualifications include maintenance experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment and a Trade Certification (HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical).

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to climb using either a ladder or portable lift and must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.