• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• Four (4) years of experience in the building construction trades, preferably in the maintenance of occupied buildings.

The Building Maintenance Worker maintains and performs minor modifications to City owned buildings.  This includes plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting, and other building trade aspects.

Specific job duties of this position may not be included in the list below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be performed.

Under general supervision: 

• Performs brush and spray painting
• Builds forms and performs cement construction work
• Performs carpentry work in the repair and construction of building components, such as floors, roofs, partitions, doors, windows, etc.
• Performs plumbing repair work and installs new plumbing fixtures
• Performs minor electrical repair, such as installing light tubes and ballasts
• Operates a light truck incidental to performance of the work
• Uses powered shop tools such as saws, drills, grinders and welding equipment
• Understands and is able to make duplicate and new keys for building security (locksmith)
• Able to operate basic computer programs

Knowledge of:

• Standard methods, materials, and equipment used in the building construction trades
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards

Ability to: 

• Read and interpret construction drawings
• Work independently and take action on work-related issues
• Take direction and follow established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively as part of a group or team to achieve common goals
• Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations with accuracy
• Perform heavy physical labor
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. of static weight
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines