City of Peoria Arizona Human Resources Department

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City of Peoria
Job Description
 
8401 West Monroe, Suite 110 Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623) 773-7100 Fax (623) 773-7149

                                    Building Maintenance Worker

GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, involving City buildings, structures, and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from the Facilities Technical Operations Supervisor or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. May exercise functional or technical supervision over Building Utility Workers, Custodians, and Contractors.

JOB OBJECTIVES
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities relating to various mechanical and electric systems involved with continued operation of Municipal buildings, structures, facilities, and parks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provide high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of City facilities; inspects for compliance with maintenance standards
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures; such as, faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, installs, and maintains electrical wiring, fuses, switches, motors, generators, lighting systems, and other fixtures and equipment
• Repairs, installs, and constructs tables, shelves, cabinets, counter tops, cubicle configurations, and other wood equipment and fixtures
• Checks, services, operates, installs, and repairs natural gas fixtures and packaged, split, and window HVAC equipment
• Identifies damaged and worn electrical and mechanical components and takes corrective action as assigned
• Installs tile and carpet; make repairs on drywall, doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings
• Applies coatings; such as, paint, varnish, oils, etc. to interior and exterior surfaces
• Prices, orders, and obtains parts and equipment for a variety of maintenance projects while adhering to City procurement guidelines
• Adjusts timers and schedules for City lighting, heating, and cooling systems
• Provides support during various Special Events hosted by the City
• Uses and cares for tools, supplies, and materials
• Reads, understands, and can modify blueprints, construction drawings, and schematics
• Communicate clearly and concisely, through oral, written, and electronic means in a technical environment. Maintain appropriate reports, logs, and work order documentation as required.
• Works independently in the absence of supervision
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma and three years of skilled journeyman experience performing duties in one of the building trades, involving a wide range of systems, components, and related equipment. Ability to operate Windows based personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or ability to obtain said certification within 12 months of hire. Possession of a valid State of Arizona driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least one year of experience in Facilities Maintenance Operations. Experience with man-lift, scissor lift and boom truck operation. A certificate of completion from a building trade school.

BACKGROUND
Ability to pass background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Arizona Criminal Justice Information System, general physical examination and drug test, and limited polygraph examination.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

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

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to walk, stoop, climb, stand, bend, twist, kneel and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors and/or shades.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of the this class, employees regularly are required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with the general public, contractors, engineers, public agencies, employees , and others who may be encountered during the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee spends substantial time in the field and is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Position may be subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour. Position is subject to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Position is required to wear respirator to complete a portion of its position accountabilities. Position may be subject to confined space entry.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 04/08

 

 

City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100

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8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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