Building Maintenance Craftsman

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Worcester is seeking a Building Maintenance Craftsman to perform maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and property. The role requires journeyman-level expertise in carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, or related disciplines, with bilingual capabilities.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, basic computer knowledge including Outlook, and the ability to work independently or with a team. On-call availability and regular onsite attendance are expected.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of practical computer operations, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Available on-call to respond to building emergencies and security issues.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment ordinarily employed in maintaining the clean and orderly condition of public buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation and minor repairs of plumbing, HVAC systems and automatic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to make general repairs.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention and protection, building hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, municipal employees, and public.
• Ability to enforce building rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability and skill to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise work of custodial staff.
• Designated as essential personnel.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Chief of Public Facilities, perform maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and property.
• Maintain journeyman-level expertise in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, or related disciplines.
• Respond to building emergencies and security issues as on-call personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Outlook

On-call availability

Custodial supervision

Lifting 50 pounds

Maintenance knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years custodial experience

One year supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Building Maintenance Craftsman for the Department of Public Facilities.

Under the direction of the Chief of Public Facilities, the Building Maintenance Craftsman will perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on municipal buildings and property.

This position must possess journeyman-level expertise in a minimum, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, or other related disciplines. Bilingual.

Applicants Are Encouraged To Apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of practical computer operations, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Available on-call to respond to building emergencies and security issues.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment ordinarily employed in maintaining the clean and orderly condition of public buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation and minor repairs of plumbing, HVAC systems and automatic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to make general repairs.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention and protection, building hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, municipal employees, and public.
• Ability to enforce building rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability and skill to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise work of custodial staff.
• Designated as essential personnel.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of custodial experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and/or custodial environment.
• One year of experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or physical plant environment.
• Experience with municipal maintenance/custodial work.