Building Maintenance Worker

City of Delray Beach; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a Maintenance Worker to assist in the routine upkeep of City facilities. You will perform semi-skilled tasks across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, HVAC, and related trades under supervision.

A high school diploma or GED is required, plus some experience in building maintenance. This role involves heavy manual labor, following directions, and maintaining safety and cleanliness to support City services.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Some semi-skilled experience in the building maintenance field.
• Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
• Knowledge of buildings maintenance.
• Ability to read and write and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform helper and semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, HVAC, roofing and conduct safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform custodial functions, general building maintenance and repairs.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal cleanup activities.
• Open facilities, set up chairs and tables for activities.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of the safety aspects of work.
• Ability to perform manual labor, and building repairs
• Ability to read and write and follow directions.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Routine semi-skilled maintenance and manual work in the care and upkeep of City facilities. Work is performed under general supervision.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

• Perform helper and semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, HVAC, roofing and conduct safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform custodial functions, general building maintenance and repairs.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal cleanup activities.
• Open facilities, set up chairs and tables for activities.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of the safety aspects of work.
• Ability to perform manual labor, and building repairs
• Ability to read and write and follow directions.

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Some semi-skilled experience in the building maintenance field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Knowledge of buildings maintenance. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, follow written and oral instructions and complete daily worksheets and/or keep records. Skill in operation of equipment and tools related to the position.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Heavy (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying, walking, standing, kneeling , bending, stooping, driving, pushing, pulling, distinguish colors

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works inside and/or outside in various weather conditions with dust, chemicals, paints and electricity.. Works with hazardous power tools.in/on eights up to 100 feet. with moving objects.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.