Maintenance Specialist II

slcgov; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental/s

Job summary

City of Somerville is seeking a Maintenance Specialist II to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance; guide less-skilled staff, and assist trade staff on larger tasks across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and more. The role supports city facilities and safety standards.

Salary range is listed from $24.28 to $31.96 hourly, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to multiple trades. Applies to a team-focused environment requiring reliability, safety awareness, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of facilities maintenance, construction or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Forklift driver certification required within six months of employment.
• Obtain a building operators certificate within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, and lubrication orders.
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies external service providers to make repairs or perform warranty work when necessary.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.
• Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems for lighting or energy management systems and troubleshoots control system problems.
• Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so the Facilities division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders.
• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities. Knows and understands all safety procedures. Trains less-skilled staff on safety procedures related to facilities operations.
• Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Recordkeeping and regulations, including use of automated record systems; OSHA workplace health, safety standards and procedures.
• Train employees on a variety of tools and power equipment.
• Plan and coordinate work; track and plan preventative maintenance work; maintain records and reports in computerized and written formats.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Building Operators Certificate

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Specialist II

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Job Description

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet City Standards. Guides less-skilled staff in completing shared work assignments. Assists Trade staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire, safety and keys/security systems.

This is the second level of a Facilities job line. It is distinguished by the responsibility for intermediate-level trades work, requiring competence in independently performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. In addition, positions at this level provide guidance to personnel on shared work assignments. Within the job line there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Incumbent at this level may be occasionally called upon to perform tasks associated with a higher or lower level responsibilities, such as working independently, learning a new skill, or assisting other staff members.

Position Salary Range

$24.28 - $31.96

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components. Tests system components, devices and evaluates performance.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, and lubrication orders.
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies external service providers to make repairs or perform warranty work when necessary.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.
• Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems for lighting or energy management systems and troubleshoots control system problems.
• Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so the Facilities division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders. May monitor work orders assigned to others and assist in managing work orders.
• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities. Knows and understands all safety procedures. Trains less-skilled staff on safety procedures related to facilities operations. Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
• Recordkeeping and regulations, including use of automated record systems; OSHA workplace health, safety standards and procedures. Maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records; respond to service requests; monitor and manage work orders in the computerized maintenance management system; access and set automated control systems.
• Train employees on a variety of tools and power equipment.
• Plan and coordinate work; track and plan preventative maintenance work; maintain records and reports in computerized and written formats.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of facilities maintenance, construction or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Forklift driver certification required within six months of employment.
• Obtain a building operators certificate within one year of hire.