4100-16 | Building Maintenance Technician II

City of Union City; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Union City seeks a skilled facilities maintenance worker to uphold city buildings and spaces. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and custodial duties, with setup for council meetings and routine inspections. Strong focus on safety and adherence to city policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4 years of building maintenance experience, plus a valid Georgia driver’s license. This is a full-time on-site role with diverse daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Four (4) years of experience in building maintenance and technical training are required.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of City facilities.
• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting and general repairs.
• Set up meeting rooms for City Council meetings and other functions.
• Evaluate heating and cooling units in City buildings and perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Perform custodial duties and assist with facility inspections.

Skills

Building maintenance

Safety procedures

Electrical & plumbing

Hand & power tools

Problem solving

Contractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• - To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.

• - While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

• - Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

• - Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of all City Facilities.

• - Works with contractors for maintenance work on City buildings.

• - Receives and completes work orders related to building maintenance.

• - Performs basic electrical and plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general repairs within authorized limits.

• - Sets up meeting room for all City Council meetings and other City functions.

• - Evaluates heating and air-conditioning units in City buildings.

• - Performs routine maintenance and repair of city buildings and facilities.

• - Performs custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors; dusting and polishing furniture; washing windows and woodwork; moving and assembling furniture; hanging signs and pictures; and cleaning restrooms

• - Moves heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

• - Sets-up and dismantle furniture and equipment.

• - Participates in monthly departmental safety meetings.

• - Properly secures city equipment to ensure employee and citizen safety.

• - Assists with facility inspections to identify maintenance and repair needs and support compliance with applicable safety codes and standards.

• - Supports semi-skilled maintenance activities, including masonry, painting, carpentry, and related trades work, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools.

• - Communicates regularly with City employees to assess facility needs, coordinate services, and ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues while effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities

JOB SCOPE

• - Performs recurring technical maintenance assignments with moderate independence. Requires safe use of hand and power tools, troubleshooting, timely work order completion, and adherence to safety procedures.

Skilled, hands‑on position responsible for maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of City buildings, and facilities, including electrical, plumbing, general repairs, and custodial work.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the City community and include staff, contractors, and the public. Interaction is essential to coordinate maintenance activities, resolve facility issues, and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• - High school diploma or equivalent; and four (4) years of experience in building maintenance and technical training required.

• - Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

• - Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Considerable knowledge of building maintenance requirements.

• - Knowledge of safety procedures related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of various electrical and mechanical control systems and devices.

• - Knowledge of locating and adjusting defects in electronic systems and equipment.

• - Skill in operating a variety of hand and power tools.

• - Ability to follow guidelines including City codes, departmental policies and procedures, State and Federal rules, OSHA laws, Georgia DOT rules and regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some judgment and interpretation in application.

• - Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs.

• - Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

• - Ability to coordinate with contractors.

• - Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time.

• - Ability to evaluate a problem and identify solutions.

Equipment and Applications

• - Computers and peripheral equipment

• - Designated software applications

• - Telephones, copiers, and other office equipment

JOB CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. This position is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, heights, and moving mechanical parts. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals may occur occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.