Building Maintenance Worker Sr.

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

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach seeks a Building Maintenance Worker to perform a range of semi-skilled and skilled tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, HVAC and roofing. You will conduct safety inspections, preventive maintenance and custodial duties, move furniture, and set up facilities for events.

A valid Florida driver’s license and a minimum of three years of building maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, concrete, tile and patch, HVAC and roofing.
• Conduct safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform custodial functions and general building maintenance and repairs.
• Move furniture and assist in normal clean-up activities.
• Open facilities and set up chairs and tables for activities.
• Adhere to Palm Beach County Ethics codes and Florida Statutes 112.313.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Manual labor

Reading and writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools knowledge

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.

Responsibilities involve performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and manual work in the care and upkeep of City-owned facilities. Work performed in this classification is generally more complex and require greater skill and knowledge than work performed in the Building Maintenance Worker position. Work is performed under general supervision.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform semi-skilled and 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 clean-up activities.
• Open facilities, set up chairs and tables for activities.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the, Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.

(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.)

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance worker experience in the building maintenance field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with a good drivingrecord.

Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and tools. Knowledge of the safety aspects of work. Ability to perform manual labor, building maintenance and building repairs. Ability to read and write and follow directions.

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 combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to distinguish colors, walk, bend push, pull, stoop, kneel, and stand. The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus (with or without correction). Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions with dust, chemicals, paints and electricity. Works with hazardous power tools. Heights 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.