Building Maintenance Specialist

This position performs specialized duties in the maintenance and repair of department buildings.

• Performs preventive and responsive maintenance on city buildings; inspects buildings to determine maintenance and repair needs.

 

• Performs scheduled maintenance on city buildings and related equipment.

 

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems; replaces fixtures; repairs leaks; remodels bathrooms; installs pipes.

 

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems; replaces bulbs and ballasts; repairs receptacles; repairs light fixtures and fans; installs and repairs exterior lighting systems.

 

• Performs regular maintenance on the pool/splash pad, including cleaning, skimming debris, emptying and changing filters and any faulty equipment.

 

• Constructs, repairs, and maintains park signs, fences, bridges, playgrounds, and other structures.

 

• Maintains and repairs locks and doors.

 

• Performs carpentry construction and repair functions.

 

• Paints interior and exterior surfaces.

 

• Installs holiday decorations.

 

• Repairs roofs and other building features.

 

• Paints parking lots, tennis courts.

 

• Develops time and materials estimates for projects; acquires necessary parts and supplies.

 

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
 

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices.

 

• Knowledge of carpentry principles.

 

• Knowledge of plumbing principles and practices.

 

• Knowledge of the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems.

 

• Skill in planning.   

 

• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

 

• Skill in problem solving.

 

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

 

• Skill in oral and written communication.

 
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
 
The Parks and Recreation Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES
 
Guidelines include building codes, playground safety guidelines, safety rules, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
 
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
 

• The work consists of related specialized duties.  The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the work.

 

• The purpose of this position is to perform specialized duties in the maintenance of department facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained facilities for use by the general public.

 
CONTACTS
                                                                      

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

 

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

 

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
 
This position may have functional supervision over assigned personnel.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.

 

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.

 

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.