Evening Facilities Maintenance Technician – Public Buildings

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

City of Worcester is seeking a Building Maintenance Craftsman for the Department of Public Facilities. The role requires journeyman-level expertise in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering or related trades and operates on the second shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00pm–11:00pm) to maintain municipal buildings.

You will perform preventive maintenance, janitorial tasks, grounds care, respond to emergencies, supervise custodial staff, and coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of practical computer operations, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Available on-call to respond to building emergencies and security issues.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment ordinarily employed in maintaining the clean and orderly condition of public buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation and minor repairs of plumbing, HVAC systems and automatic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to make general repairs.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention and protection, building hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, municipal employees, and public.
• Ability to enforce building rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability and skill to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise work of custodial staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial work and minor repair tasks in the care, cleaning and operation of a public building, including grounds maintenance and HVAC/automatic cleaning equipment.
• Perform ground maintenance tasks such as cleaning, sanding, shoveling walks, snow blowing, plowing, mowing, raking lawns and trimming shrubs.
• Respond to emergencies and weather-related situations; address wet/dirty floors and related issues.
• Prioritize requests for building services and supervise custodial staff as needed.
• Open/close facility and serve as contact for contractors and vendors during emergencies.
• Maintain and schedule preventive maintenance with staff, contractors and vendors.
• Assign, supervise and review work of subordinates; keep records of time, accidents and supplies.
• Set up and breakdown for programs, activities and events.
• Requisition supplies and secure estimates; receive, store and issue supplies.

Skills

Communication

Outlook

Emergency response

Maintenance skills

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Teamwork

Supervision

Lift 50 pounds

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City of Worcester is seeking a Building Maintenance Craftsman for the Department of Public Facilities. The role requires journeyman-level expertise in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering or related trades and operates on the second shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00pm–11:00pm) to maintain municipal buildings.

You will perform preventive maintenance, janitorial tasks, grounds care, respond to emergencies, supervise custodial staff, and coordinate with contractors.