Building Maintenance - 2nd Shift

City of Waukesha; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waukesha is hiring a Building Maintenance technician in the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. The role is full-time and nonexempt, performing janitorial, painting, basic repairs, and routine facility upkeep to keep park buildings safe and clean.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of technical training and 1–3 years of related maintenance experience. CDL/AFO/CPO/First Aid or forklift certs are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of technical training with 1–3 years related maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance incl. janitorial work, repairs and painting.
• Minor plumbing, HVAC and electrical tasks under supervision.
• Prepare facilities for daily programs and park closures.
• Assist with pool operations and safety.
• Train and direct part-time and seasonal staff.
• Maintain maintenance records and report damages.

Skills

Snow removal

Oral communications

Power tools usage

Education

High school diploma / GED

Technical training (2 yrs)

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance

Department

Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Employment Status

Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt Status

Nonexempt

Scope of Work

This is maintenance and janitorial work, which includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC carpentry, pool facility maintenance, painting and other duties necessary to keep the assigned areas safe and clean.

Received

Building Maintenance Supervisor & Assistant Buildings Supervisor

Exercised

May coordinate and direct part time and seasonal employees.

Essential Job Functions

The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

• Performs all aspects of general building maintenance work including janitorial work, maintenance and repairs, painting interiors and exteriors of buildings and structures, masonry and stone work and minor plumbing, HVAC and/or electrical work under licensed supervision; emphasis on park buildings and park shelter cleanings and closing prior to park closing at dusk.
• Performs nightly setups and takedowns after completion of daily programs and facility rentals.
• Set up and take down for Special Events.
• Assists with pool operations and mechanical and chemical maintenance.
• Assists in training of new full or part time employees and seasonals.
• Sweeps, washes, cleans, polishes and waxes floors, washes windows, wall and woodwork, dusts, cleans and polishes office equipment and furniture, cleans restrooms and unstops toilets, sinks, etc. vacuums, cleans and spot cleans carpeted areas and rugs.
• Reports broken/damaged equipment to supervisors.
• May direct or instruct seasonal pool and building/grounds maintenance staff.
• May work in confined spaces.
• May require night, weekend and holiday work hours.
• Performs snow and ice removal.
• Performs rubbish collection and recycling.

Other Job Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and 2 years of technical training with 1 - 3 years of related maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• Materials, methods, practices, procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment used in building and facility maintenance and construction.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices and methods to avoid or minimize risk.
• The use of general office equipment including computers and related software.

Ability to

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Work with cleaning compounds, detergents, chemicals and other solutions.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.

Skill in

• Snow and ice removal operations.
• Oral communications.
• The use of power tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles used in the performance of the essential job functions.

Necessary Special Requirements

Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within 1 year of hire;

CDL with B and C and airbrake endorsements, A preferred, within 1 year of hire under current DOT regulations;

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification* within 1 year of hire;

Forklift Certification* within 1 year of hire;

Ability to pass pre and random post-hire drug and alcohol screenings.

*Actual completion is dependent on the timing of the annual group staff training cycles.

Physical Demands

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

• Work is performed both indoors and outside; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various types of maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and other unpleasant working conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity, dim or bright lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, chemicals, electrical currents, heavy machinery, disease and smoke.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.