GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs necessary maintenance and repairs to City-owned buildings and structures that require the skills and abilities of carpentry, plumbing and electrical; does related work as required.Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Based upon work orders, makes structural repairs to City-owned structures;
• Inspects structures for repairs and prepares cost estimates;
• Organizes, inspects and supervises major building or repair projects with contractors;
• Performs maintenance on heating and cooling units, maintaining services records of same;
• Does minor electrical and plumbing repairs, i.e., doors/locks, ballasts, bulb replacement, toilet repair, etc.;
• Purchases materials used in repairs and wood working;
• Makes prompt repairs to eliminate any reported OSHA or safety violations;
• Installs playground equipment;
• Special projects as requested by department heads and approved by immediate supervisor;
• Compares in-house costs to outside estimates to assure most cost effective methodology then completes task;
• Installs light fixtures, lavatories, water heaters, toilets and related facilities;
• Develops cost estimates for budget regarding repair of buildings;
• Maintains shop and equipment so as to comply with all applicable OSHA and regulatory requirements.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position involves heavy work requiring the employee to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Sufficient visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures; visually inspect small parts to detect defects; assemble parts at distances close to the eye; and use measurement devices. An employee in this position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including noise; subject to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils and cutting fluids; and subject to job hazards including working in high places and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment required in the maintenance and repair of buildings; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; general knowledge of applicable building and fire prevention codes; ability to assign and supervise the work of others; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to use specialized tools and operate equipment related to the area assigned and to train subordinates in their use; ability to work independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license.

This position is “non-exempt” and is eligible for overtime pay.

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