Building Maintenance Worker

Tacoma Public Utilities; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance duties at city facilities. The role includes repairing furniture, performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Tacoma values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months building maintenance worker experience.
• Valid Washington Driver's License required.
• First Aid and CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Repair furniture, fixtures, and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain routine records of activities performed.

Skills

Basic electricity

Plumbing

Mechanical installation

Cleaning methods

Health and safety regulations

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Powered tools

Non-powered tools

Job description

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are recruiting to establish a Civil Service list for Building Maintenance Worker. This Civil Service list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for a period of one year.

A Building Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing semi-skilled building maintenance duties at City facilities. Typical tasks may include: repair of doors, locks, office furniture, flooring, faucets, and light fixtures; inventory and tagging of building equipment; installing and disassembling semi-permanent office partitions; and moving office furniture and equipment. The position may also provide work direction and guidance to custodial personnel and may perform custodial duties as required.

As a Building Maintenance Worker, you will:

• Perform a variety of repair duties on furniture, fixtures, cleaning equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings
• Perform semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance and repair work
• Remove and replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Move, prepare, inventory, catalog, assemble, install, and disassemble a variety of furniture and equipment including office machines and partitions
• Set up auditoriums, work rooms, training conference rooms, and other rooms for meetings with appropriate chairs, tables, audio/visual equipment, public address systems, and lights
• Operate a variety of powered and non-powered tools and equipment
• Maintain routine records of activities performed and supplies utilized
• Perform emergency repairs at assigned facilities; maintain fire extinguishers and provide for safe emergency evacuation of assigned facility
• May perform other related incidental work
• May perform routine security inspections

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

High school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of 12 months building maintenance worker experience in multi-dwelling units, factory, utility or business buildings, or two years experience as a City of Tacoma Custodian.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

First Aid and CPR certificate at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
May require respirator certification prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Positions assigned to the Tacoma Police Department may require additional background checks which may include fingerprinting and/or a polygraph test.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Requires lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, climbing and pushing.
Includes indoor and outdoor environments.
May be subject to exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals.
May work a variety of shifts including day, evening, graveyard and holidays.
May perform standby shifts as assigned.
May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, personnel lifts and/or bucket trucks.

• Hazardous Communications Program
• Basic electricity, plumbing, mechanical installation, maintenance, and repair work
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants, sanitizers, and equipment used in custodial work
• Health and safety regulations, and proper use of personal safety equipment
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Applicable departmental policies and standard operating procedures
• Use and care for assigned tools and equipment
• Safely use cleaning compounds
• Complete routine operations without close supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Lift objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting techniques

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Apply
Interested individuals shouldapply online and attacha detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental question responses reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts as part of the civil service examination. Applicants who pass the examination will be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. Thisposition is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 483. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date.