Building Maintenance Assistant

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Description

Work Unit Overview: The Building Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of County-owned buildings in Virginia City, Montana. The department provides grounds keeping, snow removal, and facility maintenance for the county owned buildings in Virginia City.
Job Summary: The Building Maintenance Assistant operates and maintains major and ancillary facilities in County buildings to ensure facilities are safe and operational in accordance with County policies and all applicable laws. Duties include ensuring that plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems function properly and are maintained according to established procedures and applicable codes. This position prioritizes work orders, directs and oversees contracted services, orders necessary supplies and equipment, manages inventories, and performs the work of landscaping and snow removal, mowing, trimming, etc.

Essential Functions

• Maintain major facilities systems in County buildings by checking for proper functioning, diagnosing problems, and testing systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently according to industry standards, and policies and laws. Diagnose complex mechanical and operational problems as they arise; operate, treat, repair, log, and test the safety devices on the County’s boilers.

• Operate, maintain, and log emergency generators where they are located in municipalities as well as any on remote sites to ensure they are available when needed to sustain county operations when the power is out. Operate, maintain, repair, and log the County’s electric hot water heaters, liquid propane heaters, forced air furnaces, and boilers.
• Repair fixtures and equipment as needed to ensure facilities are fully operational, free of unsightly damage, and kept up as the process of normal wear, tear, and product failure unfolds. Handle repairs that require basic skills as an electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, painter, HVAC technician, and roofer.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilets, and supply lines. Install, operate, maintain, and repair all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair locks in the County buildings, including any manual key-operated mechanisms and electrically powered mechanisms to ensure they operate effectively and safely. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding facilities, tools, projects, and procedures.
• Maintain ancillary facilities in county buildings to ensure buildings are fully operational and safe for other County staff and the general public. This also includes monitoring and maintaining plumbing, electrical, structural systems and any furniture repair and damage to flooring, drywall, paint, and windows, etc.
• Manufacture customized mechanical components by designing and tooling parts required for specific maintenance projects to ensure buildings are maintained cost-effectively using ingenuity and craftsmanship.
• Administer preventative maintenance of facilities and tools in order that routine maintenance schedules will help maintain a safe environment that will continue to serve its intended function. Monitor facilities systems, routinely inspects tools and equipment, and coordinate preventative maintenance activities (e.g., performance testing, cleaning/oiling, sharpening, etc.) to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Prioritize work orders based on the nature and urgency of specific problems, available resources, and anticipated timelines to ensure projects are completed. Ensure efficient resolution including but not limited to locks, central heat and lighting, etc., and coordinate contract services, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Determine need for and scope of contract services to ensure quality, timely, and cost-effective maintenance services. Select and monitor contract personnel, coordinate job preparation (e.g., tools, notices, sequencing, etc.), and assist with various projects related to the incumbent’s areas of expertise. Review invoices and approve payments as appropriate.
• Order necessary tools and equipment and provide budget information to the Board of Commissioners as requested. Evaluate costs and specifications of available supplies and equipment to ensure a high level of quality at the lowest possible cost.
• Manage inventories of tools, equipment, and parts such as belts, filters, valves, motors, etc. to ensure the availability of maintenance resources. Maintain operational effectiveness by sharpening, fueling, calibrating, etc. tools equipment as needed.
• Perform the work of landscaping and snow removal to ensure the quality and efficiency of work. Identify problems, safety hazards, quality deficiencies, and refer to the Board of Commissioners as warranted.

Education and Experience

The job requires education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus one (1) year of technical training in one or more facilities systems (e.g., plumbing, security, electrical, carpentry, etc.). Low-pressure Boiler License is preferred.
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The job requires knowledge of system, theory, and procedure for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair in two or more of the following areas: electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, electronic, plumbing, painting, and carpentry, including Uniform Mechanical, Electrical, Building, Fire, and Life Safety Codes; and effective use of tools, equipment, and materials used in building trades; procedures, materials, and tools used in remodeling buildings and building furniture; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades, including using highly toxic paints. The position also requires thorough technical knowledge of low-pressure boilers and related safety and control devices, locksmithing, and project management as well as a general knowledge of electrical circuits and their components (e.g., circuit boards, transfer switches, etc.), plumbing systems, carpentry, and construction.
The job requires skill in repairing machines or systems using the appropriate tools; performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; troubleshooting; critical thinking; and complex problem-solving.
The job requires the ability to safely and effectively operate power tools, maintain vehicles, and heavy equipment (e.g., boilers, lifts, etc.); diagnose and resolve mechanical problems; and communicate with individuals of varied technical levels. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively manage maintenance projects, prioritize work orders, perform strenuous physical work for extended periods of time, motivate contractors to achieve maintenance objectives, and learn and apply new methods and technologies.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity.