Facility Services Maintenance Technician I

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Facility Services Manager, the employee will perform manual labor skilled and semi-skilled tasks and assist other skilled workers.  Positions allocated to this classification may report to a designated crew leader and work under direct or limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on semi-skilled facility maintenance and construction tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

• Perform basic facility maintenance and repair task which may include but not be limited to painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, concrete, carpentry and other repair work as needed.
• Operate motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, front end loader, backhoe, dump trucks, and trailers used to transport materials and other equipment as required to maintain facilities owned by the city.
• Service and maintain vehicles owned by the city as needed.
• Inspect and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, including but not limited to checking and making appropriate adjustments, lubricating, performing fluid and filter changes, replacing components and light maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with the maintenance, assembly and repair of recreation equipment.
• Utilize and maintain company power hand tools such as drills, nail guns, and circular saws.
• Perform hand and bench work; welding and metal repairs in a carpentry shop.
• Clean and maintain building facilities and assist in moving and/or storing office equipment.
• Enforce building rules and regulations during facility occupancy and secure city facilities after normal operating hours in accordance with established security procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors or volunteers on work assignments.
• Assist with the clean-up of homeless encampments in the city.
• Support City special events and programs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalency
• 1 year of experience preferred, but not required, in facility or park maintenance, including but not limited to the use of hand tools, power tools and motorized equipment including trucks, trailers, mowers and tractors.
• Preferred experience in equipment maintenance, repair and construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities a plus

• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required upon appointment
• Able to pass pre-employment physical examination required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of types and uses of common hand and power tools, materials, and standard equipment used in facility maintenance, construction, and repairs.
• Knowledge of maintenance and construction methods related to commercial and public property.
• Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely with tools and mechanized equipment and around the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as communicate with general public
• Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to comply with departmental grooming standards and dress code policies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires physical strength and agility to safely perform all essential functions.
• Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions including working with chemicals and around extreme heat.
• May drive or operate light to medium equipment or trucks in the absence of regular equipment operators or truck drivers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• May perform work of a lower classification.
• Work may require performing tasks in or around heavy traffic.
• Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying weather conditions
• May be required to work outside regular business hours including nights and or weekends depending upon departmental needs.

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The City has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Salary : $19 - $26