Building Maintenance Technician I

Are you a jack-of-all-trades with a passion for fixing things and keeping spaces running smoothly? The City of Graham is seeking a skilled and dependable Building Maintenance Technician I to join our dedicated team. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want to make a real difference in your community, this is the opportunity for you!

General Statement of Duties

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair activities in the Citys public buildings and grounds.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled/skilled tasks requiring the use of equipment, ladders, power, and handheld tools for the maintenance, repair and/or construction of buildings, facilities, and grounds. Position will perform skilled maintenance, diagnoses, and repair in multiple trades including electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, carpentry, grounds maintenance, or similar specialization. Work is generally assigned through a work order system and is typically performed independently. Work is performed under the guidance of the Property Maintenance Superintendent. Positions in this classification are not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Trouble shoots mechanical, plumbing, and electrical problems and either repair or identify other solutions.

Performs routine maintenance tasks such as painting, floor cleaning, plumbing, caulking, sheetrock repair, etc.

Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

Performs general carpentry work, including repairs, building new items, and repairing sheetrock.

Assists other maintenance employees in completion of their assigned duties as required.

Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, leaf blowers, pressure washers, mowers, small power and/or hand tools as required.

Performs other assignments and projects as needed in support of the Maintenance Department.

Responsible for on-call duty snow removal and ice melt applications. Assists with storm damage cleanup when needed.

Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent light ballasts.

Performs various tasks with the use of ladders, including cleaning and inspections of gutters and roofs, replacing HVAC filters, and light bulbs, and other tasks as needed.

Performs monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and exit lights in assigned buildings.

Performs inspections, maintenance, and servicing of assigned equipment and facilities, such as replacing electrical receptacles, changing light fixtures, changing filters in HVAC system, inspection and maintenance of fuel system, changing water filters, unstopping and repairing plumbing fixtures, changing batteries, and refinishing floors.

Performs outside grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, litter control, watering flowers, vacuuming sidewalks, gutter cleaning, and emptying outdoor trash containers.

Uses pressure washer to clean buildings, sidewalks, and patios.

Operates bucket truck to clean roofs and to hang Christmas decorations.

Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned.

Knowledge of the construction trades of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Knowledge of maintenance practices related to public buildings.

Ability to operate tools and equipment used in the work assigned.

Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and make appropriate repairs.

Ability to perform routine maintenance on a prescribed schedule.

Ability to perform heavy manual work over long periods of time.

Ability to read and write.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work from ladders and bucket trucks at various heights.

Ability to receive work orders from a tablet and have experience and knowledge to complete assigned task.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Work in this position is medium work (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects). Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must have the visual acuity to operate trucks and other equipment, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The worker is subject to hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and higher places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals and to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Position Qualifications

Position requires a valid North Carolina Class C Driver License and the ability to read and write.

Experience & Education

High school diploma or GED required with a solid general maintenance background and 2 years of progressive experience in trades. Certificates in at least 1 trade preferred.

Computer Skills

Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Response: Essential

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position and a more thorough description of these elements can be found in the employees Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ). The City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.