What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker position at General Services Department?
Position Summary
Clean and perform routine maintenance and repair of physical structures, mechanical systems and facilities; perform basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, roofing, and masonry tasks and run errands and procure materials as necessary.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED; and
Two (2) years semi-skilled building maintenance and repair experience.
Experience operating a bucket / scissor lift preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Methods and techniques of the building trades including plumbing, welding, carpentry, roofing and masonry skills
- Basic heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit maintenance procedures
- Methods and techniques of high and low pressure boilers maintenance and repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning control and controller calibration methods and techniques
- Local and state codes related to boilers, air conditioning and electrical systems
- Operational characteristics of a wide variety of building maintenance equipment and tools
- Basic welding methods and techniques
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, basic electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and technical manuals
- Operate a City vehicle in a safe and effective manner
- Perform rough and finished carpentry, welding, plumbing, painting, roofing and masonry tasks
- Identify unsafe building conditions
- Prioritize repairs to ensure safety and cost effectiveness of efforts
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work