Maintenance Specialist II (May Underfill to Level I)

Position Title:

Maintenance Specialist II (May Underfill to Level I)

Job Description:

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet City Standards. Guides less-skilled staff in completing shared work assignments. Assists Trade staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire, safety and keys/security systems.

This is the second level of a Facilities job line. It is distinguished by the responsibility for intermediate-level trades work, requiring competence in independently performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. In addition, positions at this level provide guidance to personnel on shared work assignments. Within the job line there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Incumbent at this level may be occasionally called upon to perform tasks associated with a higher or lower level responsibilities, such as working independently, learning a new skill, or assisting other staff members.

About the Position:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist to join our Facilities team! The Maintenance Specialist performs maintenance, repair, and minor construction work across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire safety to ensure city facilities meet operational standards. This role involves conducting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, and performing necessary repairs, as well as assisting trade specialists with complex projects, monitoring contractor work, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining electronic records, managing work orders, and responding to emergencies to keep city facilities functional and secure.

About the Team:

The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. This division is also responsible for the security and maintenance of the downtown and Sugar House business districts. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.

Learn more about working for Salt Lake City’s Public Services Facilities Division!

Position Salary Range:

Level II: $22.72- $29.90/hr

Level I: $20.77- $27.34/hr

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to twelve 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 components, devices and evaluates performance.

• Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, and lubrication orders.

• Performs service and preventative maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies external service providers to make repairs or perform warranty work when necessary.

• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.

• Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems for lighting or energy management systems and troubleshoots control system