Facilities Maintenance Worker

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

               Department:    Public Works    Reports to:  Facilities and Parks Manager     Class Code:    FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt 

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, maintains, cleans and repairs Town buildings and facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Maintains buildings, including equipment, structural and appearance; paints, patches or repairs all interior and exterior surfaces; operates various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Changes light bulbs, ballasts and filters; makes purchases for materials and supplies; performs minor roof repairs, light carpentry, plumbing and electrical; maintains and repairs swamp coolers; completes maintenance and repair requests.
• Performs cleaning procedures, including the interior and exterior of buildings; removes debris from buildings; assures all floor and carpet surfaces are clean and appropriately finished; dusts, washes windows and walls; vacuums, mops and waxes floors, and cleans bathrooms.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; maintains an inventory of all cleaning and janitorial supplies; purchases janitorial supplies.
• Sets up and cleans for special meetings; assists with the moving, construction and set up of offices; assembles and repairs furniture; unlocks buildings for staff, vendors and contractors.
• Clears obstructions; performs snow removal; keeps sidewalks free of debris, snow and ice.
• Maintains, fuels and washes the Town facilities van; performs book runs for the Town Library.
• Performs pest control; traps and release animals.
• Cleans and maintains assigned Town facilities and parks.
• Maintains parks equipment.
• Supports turf agronomic and maintenance program for Town parks, facilities and grounds.
• Performs weed abatement; removes trash; cleans bathrooms.
• Makes repairs of vandalized areas.
• Operates irrigation equipment for turf coverage; makes adjustment and repairs to sprinkler lines, timers and valves.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Supports the relationship between the Town and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and Town staff; enthusiastically promotes the Town’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: 

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in facilities maintenance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Building maintenance and custodial techniques and methods.
• Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and roofing methods and procedures.
• Construction materials and tools.
• Equipment safety practices.

Required Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, vendors and the general public.
• Maintain basic written records.
• Operate cleaning equipment.
• Use various power and hand tools.
• Maintain an inventory of material, supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in