Building Maintenance Worker

City of Alhambra•Alhambra, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director or their designee, the Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of maintenance work in the repair, construction, and alteration of City buildings, and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work; and performs other related duties as assigned. Supervision is provided by the Public Works Director or their designee.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of experience in building trades or building maintenance including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry work.
Knowledge of: Building maintenance; various building, landscape, facilities, and/or construction trades such as HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical installation, maintenance and construction, landscape maintenance, and irrigation systems; methods, practices, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work; janitorial materials and tools; and current safety practices applicable to building trade work.
Ability to: Operate a variety of equipment and tools used in building maintenance; read and interpret construction plans and specifications; provide internal customer service by investigating complaints; work effectively with City staff, the public, and private contractors on building projects; understand and carry out oral and written directions; and use a computer and its applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License are required.

Responsibilities

Performs carpentry, painting, masonry, glazing, plumbing, electrical and other similar repair; works on construction, alteration, and installation work to City buildings and similar projects; repairs, adjusts, maintains, and coordinates replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures such as sprinkler systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, controls, and compressors, lighting system, public address system, and electric clocks; repairs, refinishes, and remodels furniture, desks, chairs, doors, windows, cabinets, and other installations; installs and repairs door handles, latches, lock pulleys, hydraulic door checks, springs, and other building components; enforces and follows standard safety practices in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment; makes recommendations for improved methods of work and safety features; operates a variety of hand power tools and other types of equipment; assists in training custodians in the proper use of a variety of tools and equipment; provides temporary relief in similar occupational fields as necessary; assists in scheduling and performing preventative and programmed maintenance functions; oversees the repair and maintenance work of temporary employees, contract employees, and outside contractors; may identify, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance related problems; may be called to organize and participate in facility walk-throughs and communicate with contractors; and performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains regular attendance.
May be required to work on weekends, holidays, or evenings.