Building Maintenance Specialist

City of Yakima, WA; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yakima seeks a Building Maintenance Specialist for the Yakima Police Department. The role emphasizes cleaning, minor repairs, and upkeep to ensure safe, presentable facilities. The preferred shift is Monday through Friday 12pm–8pm, with hours negotiable.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning and maintenance equipment, performing custodial tasks, basic repairs, and seasonal grounds work. A valid WA driver’s license and CPR/First Aid within six months are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of semi-skilled building maintenance, cleaning and repair work preferred.
• Experience in carpentry, construction, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License; CPR and First Aid within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of facility cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs.
• Check building conditions and maintain heating and cooling systems.
• Carry out custodial duties to keep facilities clean and sanitary.
• Operate and drive City vehicles and equipment as assigned.
• Maintain grounds and perform seasonal lawn and snow removal tasks.
• Assist with room setups for meetings and ensure secure access to buildings.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Cleaning

English proficiency

Driving

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Edgers

Waxers

Job description

Keep Our Facilities Strong. Support Your Community. Join Us as a Building Maintenance Specialist.

**This position is located at the Yakima Police Department. The preferred shift for this position will be Monday through Friday 12pm to 8pm. Scheduled hours may be negotiated.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled building maintenance, cleaning and repair work. Experience in carpentry, construction, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. Must have CPR and First Aid Certificate within six (6) months.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of facility cleaning, maintenance and repair duties in and around a variety of City facilities; checks general building conditions; maintains heating and cooling system.

Performs a number of custodial duties in and around City of Yakima building complexes facilities, and offices in order to maintain clean, attractive, and sanitary operating conditions, cleans floors using brooms, vacuum, mops, and floor cleaning and waxing equipment; washes windows and walls; empties trash containers, cleans and maintains paper supplies in rest rooms; replaces light bulbs. Operates and drives City vehicles and other equipment as assigned.

Checks general building conditions for a variety of City owned, leased or rented locations to assure equipment and facilities are in safe and proper working order; performs minor equipment repairs, keeps inventory of frequently used items; maintains proper heating and cooling levels within the building complex. Maintains grounds around building complexes including snow removal from sidewalks, litter control, and maintains lawn and picnic areas.

Plans, schedules and approves the maintenance and upkeep of assigned buildings. Monitors maintenance performed by work crews. Assures walkways and access to and from buildings are in a safe condition; recommends needed supplies and parts in order to accomplish repairs; sets up rooms for meetings.

Maintains security of buildings; may issue keys and change locks as needed; locks and unlocks doors; replaces light bulbs; may use mowers and edgers to maintain facility grounds; and provides directions to the general public for specific offices and officials.

Safely drives and operates vehicle, trucks and other motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.

Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of City of Yakima rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal, state and local traffic laws, rules and regulations, with ability to drive safely and efficiently.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing, and to comprehend and execute moderately complex oral and written instructions. Knowledge of: basic trade practices used in repairing or maintaining building equipment and facilities; various types of hand and power tools. Must have knowledge and ability to access the internet and perform basic computer functions. Ability to: maintain and provide minor repair on groundskeeping equipment; perform strenuous manual labor; operate cleaning equipment, and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary. Able to meet and deal with other City employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Must adhere to a high level of non-disclosure standards and maintain confidentiality boundaries.

Ability to possess a valid WA State driver’s license, drive and/or operate equipment, vehicles and tools with precision, speed and safety. Ability to consistently work safely and in compliance with the federal, state and local regulations, laws, policies and standards. Ability to recognize traffic hazards and other potential safety concerns and to make sound decisions and actions while operating vehicles, tools and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is frequently performed inside and occasionally outside. Work involves continuous use of hands to handle, feel or operate machines, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Work frequent bending/twisting at knees/waist/neck while performing related activities. Frequent kneeling/crouching/crawling while working. Occasional heavy work includes lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. On rare occasions maybe required to lift heavier weight with the assistance of others or mechanical devices up to 50 pounds. Frequently ascends/descends stairs while maintaining balance. Continuous use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/ keyboarding and other fine motor skills manipulation while performing duties. Continuous use of all senses including feeling/talking/hearing/seeing while driving, performing duties and while communicating with co-workers, general public and completing all tasks as assigned. May work alone, with others in noisy work areas. Frequent exposure to vibration, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, pressurized equipment and moving objects. Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, water, unpleasant odors, chemicals, detergents and contaminated blood, materials, needles, high places, gases/vapors, and chemicals. Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long-term and short-term memory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work shifts and alter schedule on short notice. May be exposed to dust, chemicals, detergents; may come in contact with hostile people and contaminated blood, materials and needles. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Requires driving and/or traveling from site to site as necessary to complete assigned duties.