Maintenance Worker - Facilities

City of Lewisville, TX; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lewisville is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform general, preventative, and corrective maintenance for city-owned facilities and properties. The role includes installation work and assisting in events, with on-call emergency responsiveness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), six months in a skilled building or construction trade, and a Texas Class C driver’s license. The position requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate varied tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in a skilled building and/or construction trade.
• Any combination of related education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
• Must submit and pass background checks, pre-employment drug screen and medical exam; Texas Driver’s License Class C required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance for City buildings and facilities as assigned.
• Prepares and inspects equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
• Maintains cleanliness of facilities: floors, restrooms, windows, surfaces, and storage areas.
• Replaces batteries, changes clocks, maintains supplies, and conducts basic painting and plumbing checks.
• Assists in repair of HVAC, electrical systems, and roofing.
• Repairs or replaces parts and equipment as needed; installs plumbing lines and fixtures.

Skills

Hand tools

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket trucks

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Crawlers

Job description

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance, as well as installation services for city-owned facilities, buildings, and other city-run properties - both public and private and assists in preparations for public events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs general, preventative, and corrective maintenance for City buildings and facilities as assigned, including more complex assignments.
• Prepares and inspects, equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, glass cases, windows, tables, and chairs, disinfecting water fountains, cleaning storage, and mechanical rooms, cleaning and flushing drains, clearing dryer vents, picking up and removing trash, and dusting.
• Performs general maintenance replacing batteries, changing clocks, maintaining building supplies, changing light bulbs, painting, checking pipes, and spraying for insects.
• Assist in the repair of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and roofing.
• Repairs or replaces parts and equipment as needed.
• Installs and/or repairs plumbing lines, parts, and fixtures.
• Moves, disassembles, reassembles, and repairs furniture and hangs bulletin boards, whiteboards, and dedication plaques as needed.
• Repairs and installs doorways, doors, cabinets, cubicles, railing, drywall/sheetrock, roofing, flooring, molding, and shelving units as needed.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, building systems, doors, security, and fire systems, etc.
• Picks up and delivers mail from post office, annex, and city hall.
• Reviews night-time contract custodians’ work and reports deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and respond as necessary for the area of assigned responsibility.
• Assists in large events (ex. Western Days, Christmas Lighting ceremony, July 4th Celebration) preparation.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a skilled building and/or construction trade.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: None.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination, and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. This position is required to drive.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed, 1) during emergency operations, 2) in preparation for prolonged emergency operations, and/ or 3) during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by their direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Proper use of hand and power tools required to perform facility maintenance; HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, paint, cleaning chemical, and lubricant application; and safety practices to be observed in building maintenance activities.

Skilled in: Using mechanical-electrical/power tools, equipment, and machinery used in everyday construction and equipment installation; operating indoor and outdoor lift equipment including bucket trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, and crawlers; applying and reading diagnostic tools; troubleshooting and reading diagrams; performing electrical and plumbing soldering; repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, lines, fittings, equipment, and components; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work, and operate motor vehicles, varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above‑mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.

This position requires the ability to lift and carry tools, supplies, equipment, and materials. Employees, with or without reasonable accommodation, must possess the ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with daily lifting requirements typically ranging from 20 to 35 pounds.

Employees work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The city of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Work Hours

Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–5:0 0 PM or Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM. This position may also be required to participate in an on-call rotation and work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including Fridays, evenings, weekends, or holidays, as needed.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $42,029 - $53,678

Here’s how our salary ranges work:

• Starting Salary: $42,029
  This is the starting annual salary for new employees hired into this position.
• Full Salary Range: $42,029 - $53,678
  This is the full annual salary range for the position. As you gain experience, develop your skills, and demonstrate successful performance in the role, you may have opportunities for salary growth within the full range.

Job Family Progression:

The Maintenance Worker position is part of a job family progression, offering a clear path for growth. After one year in the role, employees who meet established performance and competency requirements may become eligible for promotion to Senior Maintenance Worker. Progression is not automatic and depends on meeting all internal criteria.