Facilities Maintenance Worker II (Grade 5)

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in skilled maintenance of buildings and associated equipment and systems; performs painting, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, piping, and other related repairs; performs related duties as required or assigned; this position has countywide responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Performs general field work of moderate difficulty in a variety of building maintenance, renovation, restoration, and grounds duties; interior repairs to include installing and replacing locks, replacing and adjusting doors and door closers, replacing faucets, repair toilet flushing devices, fixture traps, re-hanging lavatories, clearing clogged drains, tightening or replacing leaking pipe and pipe joints; installs electrical conduit, switches and receptacles and performs miscellaneous electrical repairs; installs, replaces or adjusts, light bulbs, ballasts, belts or similar objects; replaces tile, does miscellaneous painting, repairing and replacement of broken woodwork; installs shelving and repairs cabinetry; performs maintenance checks and repairs on equipment such as water heaters, small motors, blower, fans, pumps, and similar items; makes exterior repairs including patching roofs, replacing shingles or siding, repairing steps, concrete walkways, railing, fences, and repainting; performs preventive maintenance including filter checks and replacement and other equipment requiring scheduled PMs; may perform grounds keeping duties as required; prepares and maintains records including data entry into computerized software program; prioritize routine daily regarding work requests; reports, documents, and responds to emergency situations regarding any issues with the buildings; provides on-call services as predetermined by the agency head; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; Uniform Building Codes; procedures, materials, tools and equipment used in all facets of general building maintenance and repair; occupational hazards and required preventative measures.

Skill in: Walking, climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolds; stooping squatting, and kneeling for short periods of time; painting, carpentry, masonry, and other trades; maintaining safety standards; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; following verbal and written instructions; performing manual labor.

Ability to: Physically move through the facilities with, or without equipment; work in varying extreme weather conditions; be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease and hazardous materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; bend, kneel, squat, pull, and push on a repeated basis; communicate clearly in written or oral format; lift up to 50 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; generally the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing; the job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions and exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil and hazardous materials.