Facilities General Maintenance

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

Incumbents in this job perform various tasks that include preventative maintenance, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, meeting set up, construction, remodeling, and building repairs. This is an entry level labor position. Assists licensed and maintenance employees as needed. May be asked to help custodial staff’s work as needs arises, and other duties as assigned. 

Starting Pay: $51,636 - $55,046 depending on experience

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Thursday 7AM - 5PM. Position participates in a rotating on-call shift.

Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works on remodel and construction projects as directed.
• Patches and paints walls, trims, and doors in the interior and/or exterior of buildings.
• Installs and repairs doors, demountable furniture, wall systems, counters, floors, framework, and trim.
• Replace damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
• Must be able to use hand tools including power tools.
• Set up meetings, take down, and clean up.
• Cleans and maintains parking structure including human waste and enduring smells.
• Assists licensed and maintenance employees in inspecting facilities, doing preventative maintenance on equipment, and troubleshooting repairs and issues.
• Shovels Snow and uses equipment as necessary to maintain a safe environment during winter conditions at city hall, police building, parking structure, and all perimeters of City Complex.
• Be able to handle bloodborne pathogens properly and safely using PPE and other methods.
• Be available for on-call rotation and respond as necessary during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist custodial staff as needed in all their duties.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance, construction methods, and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform routine repairs and assist with tasks in one or more trades such as carpentry, painting, minor electrical, or drywall.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, drawings, and safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn additional maintenance skills and assist licensed professionals.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in building construction or building maintenance requiring skill in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, or related trades preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Mathematical Skill

• Ability to calculate figures, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems and easily solve them as individual and as a team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Utah Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one.

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. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position requires us to work both indoors and outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions. Contact with cleaning chemicals and exposure to human waste. Exposure to loud noises, bright lights, and vibration from using equipment. Frequent interaction with city employees and citizens in various situations. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Safety
• Quality of Work
• Quantify of Work
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Ability to Learn New Skills
• Application of New Skills
• Teamwork

If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.