Building Maintenance Technician - Part Time

City of Hollywood, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Work Week

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Pension Plan

Job summary

The City of Hollywood is seeking a semi-skilled worker for facility and equipment maintenance. The role covers installation, operation, maintenance and repair of rough and finish exteriors and interiors, including carpentry, masonry, roofing, drywall and painting.

You will assist licensed trades personnel, prepare surfaces, maintain records, and interact professionally with colleagues and the public. A high school diploma or GED and two years of general construction work are required; four years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years in general construction or building repair and maintenance.
• Four years experience preferred and substitution possible with additional education/experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean background/driving records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and installs rough and finish wood for repair tasks.
• Assists in installation of masonry and concrete products.
• Participates in roofing material installation for repairs.
• Prepares surfaces and applies paint to municipal facilities.
• Assists licensed trades personnel in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains time and materials records.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Safety awareness

Hand & power tools

Read drawings

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is semi-skilled work in facility and equipment maintenance. Incumbents in this class are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of rough and finish exteriors and interiors. Work may include the performance of carpentry, concrete and masonry work, roofing, drywall and painting. Incumbent may also assist skilled mechanical trade personnel in the maintenance and repairs of particular systems. General supervision is exercised by a skilled supervisor who reviews work in progress on a moderately frequent basis and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and installs rough and finish wood and similar materials for repair and maintenance tasks and projects.
• Assists in the preparation for and installation of masonry and concrete products.
• Participates in the installation of roofing materials for repair and maintenance.
• Prepares surfaces and applies paint by brush or spray gun to municipal facilities.
• Assists licensed trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Prepares and maintains records of time and materials utilized.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years experience in general construction or building repair and maintenance.

Preferred:

Four (4) years experience in general construction or building repair and maintenance.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the practices, tools, materials and equipment utilized in the building maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, locate and correct defects in building fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret simple drawings and specifications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare simple reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards. This position works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the employee, co-workers or others.

APPLICANT NOTIFICATION

After an initial review of your application, IF you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will receive an invitation to Vetted — our pre-screening background platform — where you will be asked to complete and upload the required information and documentation by the specified deadline.

Examination:

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs:

The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.