Building Maintenance Technician

Salary : $44,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annually

Location : City of Tamarac, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 00566

Department : Public Services-Public Works

Division : Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Job

Performs routine technical activities maintaining and repairing city buildings. Work involves utilizing trades skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and cement finishing, correcting issues with buildings, physical structures, equipment, and system components.

Work is performed under general supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some independent judgment in accordance with defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Reports to the Facility Management Supervisor or designee.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned.

Performs routine inspections of facilities and grounds, noting defects, sanitation problems, and safety hazards for appropriate corrective actions.

Receives work order requests for a variety of corrective and preventative maintenance repair work requiring several trades and multiple skill levels.

Prepares estimates of time and materials needed to complete work orders and assignments; prepares schematics and diagrams as needed.

Repairs doors, windows, furniture, panels, partitions, and other building structures; erects building frames, installs joists, and lays flooring.

Installs and fastens small and large components fabricated from wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass, and drywall.

Performs carpentry work using tools including but not limited to, chisels, planes, saws, and drills and installs and changes locks.

Prepares surfaces and applies paint, stain, varnish, and other finishings to building and physical structures.

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as valves, faucets, traps, sewers, and vents; bends, cuts, reams, and threads pipe, and opens holes in walls for pipe installations as necessary.; opens clogged drains with plungers and other devices.

Performs visual and pressure gauge inspections related to leaking pipes.

Mixes concrete and mortar; constructs and sets concrete forms; pours, spreads, and finishes concrete surfaces and spreads mortar to secure placed block, brick, and stone.

Assists in the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment such as lubricating bearings, cleaning and replacing filters, and cleaning equipment.

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of lighting fixtures and other electrical apparatus.

Gives general or detailed instruction to maintenance personnel; monitors work in progress and reviews work completed.

Participates in moving and installing furniture, machinery, and equipment; erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas, regularly working at a range of heights.

Maintains and prepares records for a variety of inventory; submits requests for supplies and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.

Performs custodial activities as assigned, removing litter and refuse; guides personnel in the cleaning and maintenance of parking areas, building interiors and exteriors, walkways, and other municipal grounds and facilities.

Cleans, maintains, and repairs building fixtures and equipment, including locks, windows, doors, screens, venetian blinds, gutters, drains, furniture, and shelving.

Adheres to all City and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.

Maintains quality communication and interaction with all City employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive City image.

Demonstrates behaviors that support the City's Vision and Values.

Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city's obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay and Bargaining Status

This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is within the blue collar bargaining unit covered by the City of Tamarac and Federation of Public Employees (FPE) collective bargaining agreement. This position is paid on an hourly basis, issued bi-weekly, and subject to overtime pay in accordance with the terms of the current City of Tamarac and FPE collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing facilities, using the skills and materials of multiple trades; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and / or experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver license and the ability to travel independently from one city location to another or to offsite location / s.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.

NOTE : Job description, minimum qualifications, and the standards required to perform the essential functions are detailed in the official job description. The City of Tamarac is a drug-free workplace. Recommended candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to appointment, as appropriate. An eligible veteran or spouse of veteran shall receive preference in the selection process as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, a candidate MUST submit a copy of a DD-214, Certificate of Discharge, or Statement of Eligibility with their application.

FIRST REVIEW : February 9, 2025. Subject to closing at that time, or when sufficient number of applications are received.

What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or greater
• None of these

Do you have at least 2 years of experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing facilities, using the skills and materials of multiple trades?

Do you have a valid State of Florida Driver's License?

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration.

All employees are expected to be available and work, as assigned in preparation of, response to, or recovery from a hurricane, tropical weather event or other emergency to meet the City's obligation to remain operational before, during and after the event. Do you acknowledge and understand?

Required Question

Salary : $44,000 - $58,000