Building Maintenance Specialist

Initial candidate eligibility is based on the job application and any accompanying documentation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient information and details within the body of the application (education and work experience sections) to permit the City of Yakima to properly evaluate the candidate's qualification, abilities and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. For calculation of experience, one year of experience equals 12 months with a minimum of 173.33 hours per month. Additional required documents must be attached. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application fields.

Overview and Minimum Class Requirements

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Performs a number of custodial duties in and around City of Yakima building complexes facilities, and offices in order to maintain clean, attractive, and sanitary operating conditions, cleans floors using brooms, vacuum, mops, and floor cleaning and waxing equipment; washes windows and walls; empties trash containers, cleans and maintains paper supplies in rest rooms; replaces light bulbs. Operates and drives City vehicles and other equipment as assigned.

Checks general building conditions for a variety of City owned, leased or rented locations to assure equipment and facilities are in safe and proper working order; performs minor equipment repairs, keeps inventory of frequently used items; maintains proper heating and cooling levels within the building complex. Maintains grounds around building complexes including snow removal from sidewalks, litter control, and maintains lawn and picnic areas.

Plans, schedules and approves the maintenance and upkeep of assigned buildings. Monitors maintenance performed by work crews. Assures walkways and access to and from buildings are in a safe condition; recommends needed supplies and parts in order to accomplish repairs; sets up rooms for meetings.

Maintains security of buildings; may issue keys and change locks as needed; locks and unlocks doors; replaces light bulbs; may use mowers and edgers to maintain facility grounds; and provides directions to the general public for specific offices and officials.

Safely drives and operates vehicle, trucks and other motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.

Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of City of Yakima rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal, state and local traffic laws, rules and regulations, with ability to drive safely and efficiently.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing, and to comprehend and execute moderately complex oral and written instructions. Knowledge of: basic trade practices used in repairing or maintaining building equipment and facilities; various types of hand and power tools. Must have knowledge and ability to access the internet and perform basic computer functions. Ability to: maintain and provide minor repair on groundskeeping equipment; perform strenuous manual labor; operate cleaning equipment, and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary. Able to meet and deal with other City employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Must adhere to a high level of non-disclosure standards and maintain confidentiality boundaries.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is frequently performed inside and occasionally outside. Work involves continuous use of hands to handle, feel or operate machines, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Work frequent bending/twisting at knees/waist/neck while performing related activities. Frequent kneeling/crouching/crawling while working. Occasional heavy work includes lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. On rare occasions maybe required to lift heavier weight with the assistance of others or mechanical devices up to 50 pounds. Frequently ascends/descends stairs while maintaining balance. Continuous use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/ keyboarding and other fine motor skills manipulation while performing duties. Continuous use of all senses including feeling/talking/hearing/seeing while driving, performing duties and while communicating with co-workers, general public and completing all tasks as assigned. May work alone, with others in noisy work areas. Frequent exposure to vibration, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, pressurized equipment and moving objects. Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, water, unpleasant odors, chemicals, detergents and contaminated blood, materials, needles, high places, gases/vapors, and chemicals. Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long-term and short-term memory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work shifts and alter schedule on short notice. May be exposed to dust, chemicals, detergents; may come in contact with hostile people and contaminated blood, materials and needles. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Requires driving and/or traveling from site to site as necessary to complete assigned duties.

The City of Yakima is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Temporary employees are not covered by collective bargaining benefits listed below.

The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Leave accruals:
  • Vacation – Starting at 7.67 hours/month
  • Sick – 8 hours/month
  • Personal holiday – 2 days
  • Observed holiday – 11 holidays
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Life Insurance
• Much more!