Facility Maintenance

City of Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The City of Whitewater is seeking a Facility Maintenance I to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance of City buildings, grounds, equipment, and building systems.

You will take ownership of facility conditions, prioritize self-identified work, maintain documentation, and communicate issues to supervision. Some duties include cleaning, snow removal, and setup of furnishings as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• HVAC mechanicals, minor electrical, welding, plumbing and carpentry desirable.
• Large truck/equipment experience desirable.
• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively inspects City facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems.
• Identifies maintenance and repair needs and prioritizes work.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections per preventive programs.
• Operates and maintains building systems and equipment.
• Maintains logs and records of maintenance and inspections.
• Performs interior and exterior maintenance painting and related tasks.
• Ensures safe work practices and housekeeping.
• Provides assistance across departments as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Typing

10-key calculator

Computer operation

Job description

The Facility Maintenance I position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance of City buildings, grounds, equipment, and building systems. The position is expected to take ownership of the condition and operation of assigned City facilities by remaining aware of maintenance, safety, and operational needs; identifying work that needs to be completed; and taking appropriate action without requiring specific direction for routine matters. The employee independently prioritizes and completes both assigned and self-identified work, maintains appropriate documentation, and communicates significant concerns or needs to the supervisor.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Proactively inspects and monitors City facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance, repair, safety, cleanliness, and operational needs.
• Independently identifies, prioritizes, and completes routine maintenance and repair work without requiring specific assignments or work orders.
• Performs scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly building maintenance, repairs, and inspections in accordance with established preventive maintenance programs.
• Exercises sound judgment in determining which maintenance and repair needs can be addressed independently and which require supervisor notification, specialized assistance, purchasing authorization, or contractor involvement.
• Takes responsibility for assigned and self-identified work through completion, including obtaining necessary materials, maintaining appropriate documentation, and communicating unresolved issues or barriers.
• Maintains awareness of the overall condition of City facilities and promptly identifies and reports emerging maintenance, safety, or operational concerns before they develop into more significant problems.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment and hand tools used in building maintenance and repair.
• Operates and maintains building valves, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, monitors, and performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC systems and associated controls.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building repairs within the scope of the position's training and qualifications.
• Maintains shift logs, records instrument readings, and documents equipment maintenance, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Performs interior and exterior maintenance painting and related surface preparation.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas, equipment, and assigned facilities.
• Follows established safety procedures, regulations, and safe work practices when operating equipment and performing maintenance activities.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and custodial maintenance of City buildings and facilities as needed.
• Performs snow and ice removal, including plowing roadways, clearing sidewalks, and shoveling snow.
• Moves, assembles, and sets up furniture, equipment, pictures, and other facility furnishings as required or assigned.
• Assists other City departments with maintenance, operational, and facility-related needs as directed.
• May serve on various employee committees as required or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in HVAC mechanicals, minor electrical, welding, plumbing, and carpentry is desirable.
• Large truck/equipment experience is desirable.
• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator designation is desirable.

Language Skills

• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
• Ability to persuade, convince, and /or train others.
• Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to utilize a variety of information such as code manuals, city ordinances, directories, state statues, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with city personnel and city residents.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, weights and ratios.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to interpret data results and apply as necessary.

Other Qualifications

• Able to operate manual transmission.
• Knowledge of arc and oxy-acetylene welding is desired.
• Ability to run or quickly learn to operate the following: utility trucks, loaders, dump trucks, backhoe, lawnmowers, pumps, shop tools and other small or large equipment as necessary.
• Proficiency in typing, 10 key calculator and computer operation.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including operation of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle issues with the public.
• Skills in First Aid and CPR, certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in cooperation with fellow employees as a member of the staff team.

• Works under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director; however, performs routine and recurring job duties independently and is expected to exercise initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Receives day-to-day work direction and task assignments from the Facility Maintenance II position as needed. Facility Maintenance II may identify, prioritize, coordinate, and assign maintenance tasks and projects but does not serve as the direct supervisor of this position.
• Maintains awareness of the condition and operation of City facilities, grounds, equipment, and building systems. The employee is expected to identify maintenance, repair, safety, cleanliness, and operational needs through regular observation and inspection rather than relying solely on specifically assigned tasks or work orders.
• Independently initiates and completes routine maintenance, repair, and corrective work when a need is identified and the work falls within the employee’s knowledge, ability, authority, and available resources.
• Exercises judgment in determining priorities and appropriate methods for completing both assigned and self-identified work. The employee is expected to recognize when an issue requires immediate attention, can be scheduled for future completion, or should be referred to Facility Maintenance II, the Parks and Recreation Director, another department, or an outside contractor.
• Takes ownership of assigned and self-identified work through completion, including obtaining or identifying necessary materials and resources, maintaining appropriate records and documentation, and communicating unresolved issues, delays, or barriers.
• Work is generally performed with limited direct supervision. The employee has flexibility to vary work steps and determine appropriate procedures, methods, and sequencing of work; however, completed work and overall results remain subject to review.
• Prioritizes and manages their own workload effectively while remaining responsive to changing facility needs, emergencies, work orders, departmental priorities, and direction from the Parks and Recreation Director or Facility Maintenance II.
• Is expected to recognize conditions that may develop into larger maintenance, safety, operational, or financial concerns and communicate those concerns in a timely manner.
• May provide direction, assistance, or training to seasonal and part-time employees and may oversee their work on a limited basis as assigned.

The City of Whitewater is an Equal Employment Opportunity. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.