Building Maintenance Technician

City of St. Joseph, MO • Saint Joseph, MO

90d • $34,886 - $34,886

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician performs general/light maintenance of all areas associated with Patee Market Health Center and St. Joseph Animal Services, responding to directions from the direct supervisor or designee. This position is split between Animal Services (AM) and Patee Market Health Center (PM), with approximately four hours spent maintaining each location daily.

Requirements

• Three years' related work experience required.
• A valid Driver's License required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to troubleshoot building maintenance problems and resolve.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with a snow blower, floor buffer, generator, surveillance equipment and other maintenance equipment helpful or ability to learn within a reasonable time after employment.
• Ability to monitor HVAC system and boiler and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs all custodial & general maintenance activities (e.g. sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, cleaning restrooms, trash disposal, changing light bulbs, etc.) in the upkeep of Patee Market Health Center's interior areas occupied by health department and/or their staff and exterior areas unless specifically maintained by another independently identified agency.
• Performs all custodial & general maintenance activities (e.g. sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, cleaning restrooms, trash disposal, changing light bulbs, etc.) in the upkeep of the St. Joseph Animal Services shelter's interior areas occupied by health department and/or their staff and exterior areas unless specifically maintained by another independently identified agency.
• Performs minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Moves furniture and equipment; and performs set-up or tear-down tasks, including loading and unloading supplies in support of health department activities.
• Cleans and services heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, boiler and other mechanical equipment in use at facility, such as a surveillance system.
• Washes, cleans and paints all public use areas as instructed; strips and paints walls, hallways, stairwells, doors, windowsills, and parking area as needed.
• Reports need for major building repairs to direct supervisor and assists in identifying sources for materials, including making vendor contacts.
• Maintains proper supplies and equipment to perform required duties, including ordering or directly purchasing items to maintain inventory.
• Removes snow from and spreads ice remover on sidewalks surrounding the facility, maintains grounds immediately around the facility, including mowing and maintenance of green landscaped areas, watering of plant life, cleaning/removal of parking lot debris, or maintaining parking space paint striping.
• Assembles and/or repairs furniture or other equipment as needed.
• Maintains 'general use/unassigned' Health Department vehicles including miscellaneous minor repairs, washes and waxes, tire upkeep, interior cleanliness, including steam cleaning with portable cleaner and scheduling oil changes, maintenance services or major repairs as necessary.
• Collects and transports recyclables to City's recycling facility.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees