Building Maintenance Worker

City of Lompoc; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lompoc is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled and unskilled tasks under supervision in public buildings and facilities.

The role involves assisting trades workers, operating light equipment, and performing maintenance, painting, carpentry and electrical tasks as needed. A valid California driver's license is required; fingerprinting and pre-employment medical screening apply.

Qualifications

• Safety precautions, practices, and procedures.
• Basic math skills for daily tasks.
• Simple record-keeping and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction, maintenance and repair of public buildings and facilities.
• Cleans, maintains and stores tools used on the job.
• Opens and operates light equipment; assists in carpentry, painting, masonry and electrical work.

Skills

Safety procedures

Basic math

Record keeping

Maintenance tools

Job description

Class Characteristics

Building Maintenance Workers perform semi-skilled and unskilled work under supervision.

Examination Process

This process may include, but is not limited to: written examination, panel interview and/or performance examination, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

Selection Process

As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of public buildings and facilities; lifts and move heavy objects; performs other manual labor necessary to the completion of jobs; assists trades workers by performing unskilled tasks; cleans, maintains, and stores tools used on the job; performs a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment; assists in regular inspections, making necessary preventive maintenance adjustments; assists in lubrication of equipment to keep equipment in good working condition; operates light equipment, such as trucks and compressors; learns to perform routine carpentry, painting, masonry and electrical work on buildings, including roof and floor repairs.

Peripheral Functions

All Levels: Loads and unloads supplies.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is:

Education and Experience

Building Maintenance Worker: One (1) year of experience in general maintenance and/or construction. Additional experience in a construction trade is desirable.

License Required

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of

• Safety precautions, practices, and procedures
• Basic math
• Simple record keeping management
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance work.

Ability To

• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance
• Learn to use and properly maintain assigned tools and equipment; learn to perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction work
• Operate personal computer (PC) and use associated software programs
• Tabulate and fill in appropriate work order documentation
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Understand and utilize material safety data sheet (MSDS).

Physical and Mental/Psychological Demands

PHYSICAL: Strength category: Heavy exert force of 50-100 pounds occasionally, or 25-50 pounds frequently or 10-20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Occasional standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting at the waist, handling, gripping grasping, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extension of neck upward, downward and side to side. On rare occasion, climbs scaffolding, engages in fingering and typing. Vision: Visual acuity which can be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: Effectively hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication and equipment.

MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public; read/comprehend complex materials; utilize complex math skills; utilize simple writing skills; understand, remember and carry out detailed but not complex job instructions; respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines; train other workers.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Occasionally works around machinery and uses a computer. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases and odors, excessive noises, solvents, grease or oil, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, flames or smoke. On rare occasion exposed to extreme temperatures, electrical energy. Works both alone and with others.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification may be required to work evenings, weekends and be called back for emergencies.

Employees in this classification may be required to utilize respirators in the course of their job duties or under emergency circumstances, and thus must be in compliance with General Industry Safety Order 5144. Employees shall not wear beards, mustaches, sideburns, facial hair or other conditions in such a manner that may prevent or interfere with establishing and maintaining a proper seal of the respirator face-mask. This requirement is implemented in order to insure the safety and health of the employee.