Maintenance Specialist III - Facilities

Maintenance Specialist III - Facilities Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet city standards. Trains employees in facilities maintenance trades. Assists Facilities Supervisor in planning work and identifying staff training needs. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems.

This is the third level of the Facilities Maintenance job line. It is distinguished by the responsibility for a wide variety of non-routine assignments across multiple trades. Position incumbents provide input to management regarding work, including participating in planning maintenance work, participating in project management tasks, investigating and resolving unusual situations. Positions at this level provide guidance and coordination of others. Trains personnel on elements of the facilities maintenance trades. Within the job line, there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Incumbents at this level may be called upon to perform tasks associated with lower responsibilities in the job line.

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities. Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components. Tests system component devices and evaluates performance. Assists Facilities management in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommends approaches to preventative maintenance programs.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems based on trade expertise, including building structures, walls, doors, hardware, finishes, and components. Responsibilities include performing work in areas such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical systems (line voltage and low voltage), fire and life safety systems, equipment, sprinkler systems, and sensors. Trades professionals will also maintain and repair indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lighting, and ensure inspections for safety.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, work orders and various plans and diagrams to lay out work. Determine and use the necessary designs diagrams, sketches or drawings, to communicate to supervisors for needed approval and to team to perform the work.
• Maintains mechanical and structural systems, performing service and preventative maintenance on equipment and structure systems across multiple disciplines. This includes recommending external service providers for repairs or warranty work when needed. Participates in project cost estimates and vendor/contractor evaluations and oversees their work as necessary.
• Knows and understands all OSHA safety procedures and record keeping. Trains personal on safety procedures related to Facilities operations. Trains less-skilled personal in facilities maintenance trades, assists the Maintenance Supervisor to determine training needs for the work group.
• Operates computer systems and Facilities management applications for work order assignments including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, close work orders, and record asset changes, equipment specification information. Generating daily, weekly and monthly reports to understand and manage work-load, hours to perform work and type of work assignment for team.
• Performs electronic recordkeeping and related to preventative maintenance and repair so the Facilities division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems, tracks and closes assigned work orders, monitor work orders assigned to others and assists in managing work orders.
• Operates a city vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records, respond to service requests and emails, monitor and manage work orders.
• Responds to city emergencies and closures to ensure facilities remain operational and safe. Assists with tasks such as snow and ice removal, equipment checks, and building re-openings following closures.
• Serves as Acting Supervisor when assigned, overseeing diverse trade workers including carpenters, painters, and other maintenance staff.
• Performs other duties as required, adapting to multiple trades as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of facilities maintenance or related construction or repair experience in a commercial, industrial, or multi-trade setting. Experience in trades such as painting, carpentry, electrical, or plumbing preferred. Education, certification, or an associate degree in relevant trades may substitute for up to three years of experience.
• Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
• Possession of a forklift operator’s certificate within six months of employment.
• Possession of a Building Operator Level II certification within six months of hire.
• Possession of a OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computer applications including MS suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power tools used in facilities maintenance

• Possession of a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Possession of a journey-level license issued by the State of Utah or an accredited journey-level certification program.
• Possession of an air-conditioning universal refrigerant license or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated experience in Direct Digital Control (DDC) and ability to demonstrate operator skills in controlling and troubleshooting building systems.

• Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, etc. Required to push, pull or lift 75 lbs. or more.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes.
• Frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching below and above shoulders.
• Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

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