Building Maintenance Worker II

City-of-Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Independence is seeking a General Building Maintenance Worker to perform a wide range of building maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and HVAC-related tasks. The role updates the Cityworks asset management system with inspections, service requests, and work orders.

Typical hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with after-hours snow removal as required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of related experience, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and one to three years of progressively responsible related experience in building maintenance; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and safety hazards and precautions used in various building trades.
• Skilled in a wide range of hand and power tools and equipment; performing skilled trades, such as carpentry or painting; installing or repairing electrical or mechanical parts, components or equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively; read and interpret written documents; perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Performs general building maintenance duties.
• Installs, repairs or replaces fixtures, ballasts, fuses, breakers, and electrical wiring and outlets.
• Replaces wires and updates light fixtures, plugs, switches, and breakers.
• Must understand principals of diagnosis and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Makes repairs or adjustments to plumbing such as unstopping drains and replacing flush valves.
• Performs rough carpentry to construct wall framing, floor systems, roof decking and systems.
• Performs building renovations and repairs such as removing or installing flooring and ceiling tiles, removing or installing sheetrock and drywall.
• Performs building renovations such as painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Repairs doors and windows, doorknobs, and locks.
• Updates computerized asset management system (Cityworks) with information on inspections, service requests and work orders, including work performed, labor, materials and equipment.
• Performs light welding and other assigned duties.
• May work 12-hour shifts during snow removal.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical work

Plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

NIMS level training within six months

Tools

Cityworks

Hand & power tools

Job description

Performs general building maintenance duties. Installs, repairs or replaces fixtures, ballasts, fuses, breakers, and electrical wiring and outlets. Replaces wires and updates light fixtures, plugs, switches, and breakers. Must understand principals of diagnosis and repair of HVAC equipment. Makes repairs or adjustments to plumbing such as unstopping drains and replacing flush valves. Performs rough carpentry to construct wall framing, floor systems, roof decking and systems. Performs building renovations and repairs such as removing or installing flooring and ceiling tiles, removing or installing sheetrock and drywall. Performs building renovations such as painting interior and exterior surfaces. Repairs doors and windows, doorknobs, and locks. Updates computerized asset management system (Cityworks) with information on inspections, service requests and work orders, including work performed, labor, materials and equipment. Performs light welding and other assigned duties. May work 12-hour shifts during snow removal.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; and one to three years of progressively responsible related experience in building maintenance; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires valid driver’s license. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and safety hazards and precautions used in various building trades. Skilled in a wide range of hand and power tools and equipment; performing skilled trades, such as carpentry or painting; installing or repairing electrical or mechanical parts, components or equipment. Ability to communicate effectively; read and interpret written documents; perform basic mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands

Lift, move or carry up to 40 lbs.; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. using feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms.

Typical Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high, exposed places, and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

Hours of work: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Responds to after-hours call-outs as required.

Drug testing

Background Check

Physical Abilities testing

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration.

Independence Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit Position. Position open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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