Building Maintenance Worker

City of La Habra•La Habra, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Habra is recruiting a Building Maintenance Worker for the Building Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department and will establish an eligibility list for future openings. Under general supervision, this journey-level position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of City buildings, facilities, and equipment. The role helps ensure City buildings are safe for public and staff use by inspecting assigned areas and performing a broad range of building and equipment maintenance, including basic plumbing and electrical repairs and custodial work as needed. The position may also direct the activities of part-time maintenance staff and perform other related duties as assigned. Work takes place indoors and outdoors at various City sites. Employees may encounter traffic and construction, machinery, electrical, weather, temperature, noise, height, and chemical hazards, among other conditions. The employee must use required personal protective equipment and may occasionally work beyond normal office hours. Flexible availability is required, including daytime, after-hours, night, weekend, and holiday work. City employees are also required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

Considerable experience, or a combination of education and experience, that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful performance.
Knowledge of building maintenance, cleaning, and repair methods, tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of basic construction and repair methods, including carpentry, pipe fitting, painting, and cement work.
Knowledge of lighting controls, plumbing repair and installation, and electrical motor repair and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of operation and minor maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
Knowledge of safe work methods, hazardous chemical handling, safe driving practices, OSHA safety requirements, basic computer applications, and English usage.
Ability to safely operate building maintenance tools, machinery, mechanical equipment, and custodial equipment.
Ability to perform painting, plastering, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance duties.
Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine necessary repair materials and supplies.
Ability to learn City streets and locate destinations throughout the City.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by telephone or radio, and in writing; provide customer service; and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
Ability to meet the physical requirements needed to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
Must possess and maintain a California Class C driver's license.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including daytime, after-hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to use and wear required personal protective equipment.
Must successfully complete the required medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting for the final candidate.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in general construction, building trades, and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical appliances, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, and related equipment.
Paint and repaint areas and perform general building maintenance, custodial work, and building alterations.
Complete work orders, maintain records of work performed, and prepare reports as required.
Obtain the supplies, equipment, and tools needed for assigned work.
Provide direction to part-time maintenance staff.
Clean and maintain restrooms, custodial equipment, supplies, and assigned areas to proper cleanliness standards.
Perform minor building and equipment repairs, including replacing light bulbs, fixing doors, and minor painting.
Unlock and lock building entrances and inspect buildings for safety hazards.
Operate electrical cleaning equipment and maintain tools and equipment in working order.
Move or rearrange furniture, desks, and other equipment.
Maintain, repair, and replace plumbing systems and fixtures, including faucets, drinking fountains, water heaters, water closets, urinals, regulators, and pressure valves.
Maintain, repair, and replace electrical systems, including switches, motors, wall receptacles, and conduits.
Perform periodic maintenance on air-conditioning and heating units.
Assist with setup for special events.
Perform other related duties as required.