City of Springfield

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Pay Grade: 415

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor, provides a wide variety of building maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, and custodial services for City buildings and offices. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor to maintain City buildings, facilities and related support systems.

2. Makes minor adjustments and minor repairs to mechanical, plumbing, and building facilities; coordinates work with contractors for repair, replacement and/or addition to the plumbing, heating, security, fire, sprinkler, electrical, air conditioning, and alarm systems.

3. Performs general carpentry duties including, repair and alteration of office furniture, installation or repair of doors or windows, building and hanging of shelves, building of a work bench and cabinets, and building of office furniture (book case, computer table).

4. Performs grounds and landscape maintenance; such as removing litter from sidewalks and parking lots around City Hall; maintains City Hall flower beds.

5. Participates in the custodial services at City Hall; repairs and maintains custodial equipment.

6. Participates in the overall security program for City Hall, Museum, and offices during work hours; activates and monitors security systems, sprinkler systems, and fire alarm system.

7. Interacts with the general public to explain City policies, programs, and procedures.

8. Provides oral and written reports as required, prepares data and enters data into automated information systems.

9. Identifies, develops, coordinates and implements community service and volunteer projects to enhance and beautify City Hall.

10. Coordinates and schedules the preparation, cleaning, set-up and take-down of public meeting rooms with custodial staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of building maintenance, repair and alteration procedures, techniques, and processes; knowledge of building, mechanical, plumbing, alarm, security, and sprinkler systems; knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in performing building custodial services; knowledge of safe work practices; knowledge of general building codes; knowledge of basis computer applications as they relate to building maintenance and repair; ability to use hand tools and other equipment generally used in building maintenance, repair, and construction trades; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to act harmoniously and productively with co-workers and the general public; ability to produce accurate, concise, understandable reports; ability to lift 80 pounds using safe, correct procedures; ability to maintain records for maintenance and repair schedules, cost figures, and other related areas; ability to work from sketches and blueprints sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability to coordinate building maintenance services, activities and projects with contractors; ability to learn and use an automated building maintenance system.

Experience and Training

Three years of experience in building maintenance and repair, to include basic construction and maintenance of mechanical units, and plumbing repair and custodial work, or any combination of experience, training and education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

An Oregon driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

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