Facilities Maintenance Worker III

(This recruitment series is to fill one open position within the Facilities Division. To be considered qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements for one of the following three levels of the Facilities Maintenance Worker positions.)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to area of assignment within public works including streets, parks, cemetery, building maintenance; water distribution and wastewater collection; does related work as required.

Performs a full range of facilities maintenance for City buildings and structures. This includes corrective and preventative maintenance, construction, carpentry, demolition, cabinetry, and remodeling projects for City facilities; maintains HVAC systems located in City structures.

Provides program oversight, performs specialty maintenance tasks and maintains necessary training/education requirements in assigned areas of emphasis such as Arboriculture, building and facility maintenance, and repair programs including electrical HVAC and energy conservation.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains landscapes, turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Trims trees and shrubs. Maintains and repairs picnic tables and other equipment. Maintains and repairs playground equipment.

Operates and maintains automatic and hand irrigation systems. Paints park equipment and buildings. Applies fertilizers and herbicides. Installs irrigation pipe and equipment.

Reads blueprints and maps; read and understand plans, orders and/or other documents as required. Maintains records and reports on projects when required.

Ability to perform mechanical work and repairs on equipment. Operate in a competent, safe manner a wide variety of vehicles and equipment required to perform duties in the assigned area.

Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend to building maintenance and landscape needs.

Performs City building maintenance and repairs such as scheduled general maintenance for HVAC components and electrical computerized controls, plumbing, interior and exterior of all municipal structures for all City departments.

Performs construction, carpentry, remodeling, roofing, and woodworking tasks such as building of structures, fences, furniture, signs, and cabinets.

Performs new and repair metal fabrication such as annually building and/or repairing barricade legs and brackets and drain grates and frames.

Performs general maintenance on facilities maintenance and parks vehicles, such as safety, oil, and operation checks. Cleans the interior and exterior of vehicles weekly.

Performs outdoor clean-up tasks on City properties, including parks, and on rights-of-way.

Performs snow & ice removal from facilities & parks sidewalks, parking lots, trails, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned within the public works department.

Auxiliary Functions:

Assists other Public Works divisions with tasks such as road repairs, lawn care, manhole repair, water meter reading, flag replacement, park irrigation, and snow removal.

Performs, on a stand-by basis, maintenance of the City facilities & support structures.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements:

High school graduation or GED equivalent plus five (5) years verifiable work experience and training which has provided specific knowledge to perform in the position assigned and supervisory training or experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.

Considerable knowledge of:

The principles and practices associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of irrigation.

The principles and practices of planned and preventive facilities maintenance.

The systems, practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions associated with materials, vehicles, equipment, and tools in area of assignment.

Ability to drive or operate vehicles, equipment, machines, and tools safely and in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and work rules; detect needed repairs and make minor adjustments to equipment, machines or tools needed to perform duties; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; work independently in performance of regular assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.

Operation and repair of: automobile, pickup/utility truck, wheel loader, mechanical and manual spray equipment, chain/trimming saws, jackhammer, riding and manual mowers, backhoe, weed eaters, lawn edger, and various hand and wood working tools.

Special Requirements/licenses:

The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon drivers license.

Must have a safe driving record.

Possession of First Aid and CPR certification.

Possession of an Herbicide/Pesticide applicators license.

Possession of a Certified Pool Operators license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, any certifications or licenses required by state or federal agencies to work in the position assigned.

Five (5) years verifiable work experience in facilities and/or park maintenance.

Specialized training and knowledge in basic electricity, reading blueprints, plumbing systems, roof systems, HVAC systems and lock & key systems.

Desirable Requirements:

For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:

Building Operator certification.

Possession of Limited Maintenance Electrician license.

Five (5) years' verifiable work experience in City/County/State government.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPTMENT:

PPE requirements as outlined in the position specific PPE Hazard Assessment certification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

An employee in this class may be assigned to any division within public works and is expected to perform duties independently or as part of a work crew often without direct supervision after assignment of duties.

The employee generally works under the direct supervision of the Parks/Cemetery/Facilities Division Manager and /or the Parks/Cemetery Facilities Operations Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is not normally a supervisory position. Employee may assist in d irection, guidance, or training in operational procedures to other employees.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally team lift weights up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED:

Telephone system, mobile radio, cell phone; operates pickup/utility truck, 5/10-yard dump truck, wheel loader, and other City vehicles. Mechanical and manual spray equipment, chain/trimming saws, jackhammer, riding and manual mowers, backhoe, weed eaters, lawn edgers, and other landscaping equipment. Casket-lowering equipment and other required maintenance equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places and is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except during certain maintenance duties when noise levels may be loud.

Employees in this position are required to work in areas or around equipment which may meet or exceed the OSHA Hearing Conservation sound level. Employees in this position will participate in the City of Redmond Hearing Conservation Program.

May be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends when necessary.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.