Building Maintenance Worker II

City of Independence•Independence, MO

About The Position

Performs general building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and related duties. Work includes electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, doors and windows, light welding, and updating the Cityworks computerized asset management system with inspection, service request, and work order details. The position works 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and responds to after-hours call-outs as required. It may require 12-hour shifts during snow removal. The position is represented by the Independence Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit and is open until filled. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and one to three years of progressively responsible related building maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid driver’s license is required, as is completion of required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire. Drug testing, a background check, and physical abilities testing are required; additional testing or examinations may be required for further consideration. The work involves physical demands including lifting, moving, or carrying up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds; climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles; maintaining balance on narrow or slippery surfaces; bending, crawling, handling objects, and reaching. Working conditions include frequent exposure to potential bodily injury from electrical shock, falls from elevated or exposed places, and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of progressively responsible related experience in building maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire.
Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and safety hazards and precautions used in various building trades.
Skill in using a wide range of hand and power tools and equipment.
Skill in performing skilled trades such as carpentry or painting.
Skill in installing or repairing electrical or mechanical parts, components, or equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, read and interpret written documents, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying, climbing, balancing, bending, crawling, handling objects, and reaching.
Must undergo drug testing, a background check, and physical abilities testing; additional testing or examinations may be required for further consideration.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, or replace fixtures, ballasts, fuses, breakers, electrical wiring, and outlets.
Replace wires and update light fixtures, plugs, switches, and breakers.
Diagnose and repair HVAC equipment.
Make plumbing repairs or adjustments, including unclogging drains and replacing flush valves.
Perform rough carpentry to construct wall framing, floor systems, roof decking, and related systems.
Perform building renovations and repairs, including removing or installing flooring, ceiling tiles, sheetrock, and drywall.
Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
Repair doors, windows, doorknobs, and locks.
Update the Cityworks computerized asset management system with inspection, service request, and work order information, including work performed, labor, materials, and equipment.
Perform light welding and other assigned duties.
Respond to after-hours call-outs as required.
May work 12-hour shifts during snow removal.