Maintenance Worker

City Of Charleston; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charleston is seeking a maintenance worker to perform general maintenance and repairs at assigned buildings, facilities, or parks. The role operates under close supervision and supports park and facility operations across the city.

Responsibilities include pool care, electrical troubleshooting, painting, snow removal, and basic construction tasks. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required, with priority given to those with maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience performing general maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs at parks, facilities, and recreational centers.
• Assist with pool maintenance, lighting repairs, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Repair floors, roofs, and plumbing as needed.
• Assist in setup of playground equipment and site cleaning duties.
• Unlock buildings, manage supplies, and perform snow removal when required.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communications

Initiative

Judgment & Decision Making

Customer Service

Professional Development

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform general maintenance at an assigned building, facility or other location.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Essential Duties:

Include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constitutes.

Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.

Performs general maintenance and repairs at recreational centers, facilities, playgrounds and parks on a daily basis as needed.

Completes job tasks including but not limited to pool maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, floor tile installation, lighting repair, roof repair, pouring concrete, painting, snow removal, building construction, dragging ball fields, etc.

Assists in setting up playground equipment; performs plumbing repairs; repairs heating and cooling units.

Unlocks buildings; checks the flags; delivers newspapers; manages the laundry and laundry room; checks supplies and replenishes when needed.

Performs light cleaning such as emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, stocking kitchen supplies, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, etc.

Operates heavy equipment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience performing similar duties desired

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must possess and maintain valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; Adaptability - responds positively to change; Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers; Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Salary & Benefits

The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the City of Charleston Personnel Rules and Administrative Policies, this position is a "protection sensitive" and/or "security sensitive" position and therefore requires a criminal background check.