Maintenance Specialist I Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the basic trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet City standards. Assists skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades areas, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and locks.

This position is distinguished by the responsibility for less complex, semi-routine, well-defined trades work. Primarily requires on-the-job training, rather than specialized training or experience to perform duties successfully. Within the job line, there may be overlap between the levels of work. Therefore, an incumbent at this level may be occasionally called upon to perform tasks associated with a higher level, such as when working independently or assisting other Team members. In addition, this level of the job line has a strong learning component, in that incumbents at this level will frequently take on new tasks under close supervision or may receive guidance from a more senior personal as a means of skill development.

• Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical (lamp changes, ballasts, outlets, circuitry, electrical panels) and mechanical systems including controls, pump and motors.
• Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, mechanical systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection, equipment systems, sprinkler systems and roof inspections.
• Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
• Assists with and learns to repair and maintain motorized equipment engines and to perform preventative maintenance.
• Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of facilities.
• Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures.
• Operates a city vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and responds to emergency situations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of general work experience, including trades or labor. Education or training the facilities maintenance trades may be substituted for work experience.
• Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools, recordkeeping and workplace safety procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer use.
• Successful completion of BCI Police and Courts background check.

• Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of electronic controls and refrigeration systems.
• Certificates or licenses in facility maintenance crafts or trades.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blue-prints, shop drawings and sketches.

• Work performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes.
• Involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders and lifting objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
• Unconventional working hours including long shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

• After fully satisfying the job minimum requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist I, incumbent may be advanced to Facilities Maintenance Specialist II. Advancement is conditional on availability of funding and requires divisional recommendation, Department Director approval and the concurrence of the Human Resources Department.

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