BUILDING OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

CITY OF FAIRBURN•Fairburn, GA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced Building Operations & Maintenance Specialist with some semi-skilled experience working in maintenance, repair, adjustments and complex work functions associated with construction to ensure that City’s buildings and facilities are properly maintained and meets City’s standards. Local government experience is a plus. Experience working in Facilities Management, Property Management, or Building Operations environment is a plus. Reports to the Building Maintenance Superintendent. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustments, and complex work functions associated with construction to ensure that City’s buildings and facilities are properly maintained and meets City’s standards. Reports to the Building Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

some semi-skilled experience working in maintenance, repair, adjustments and complex work functions associated with construction to ensure that City’s buildings and facilities are properly maintained and meets City’s standards

Nice To Haves

Local government experience is a plus.
Experience working in Facilities Management, Property Management, or Building Operations environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work on buildings and systems, including repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and plumbing fixtures; replacing floor and ceiling tiles, defective parts, fluorescent bulbs and filters; collecting lint from dryers; painting walls, doors, and ceilings; and performing other minor repairs, such as fixing gutters and doors; ensures that operations and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Repairs and maintains facility systems, components, and structures.
Performs some construction and renovation work as directed by supervisor.
Receives and completes work orders related to building operations and maintenance.
Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with constructing, remodeling, repairing, or maintaining buildings and systems, which may include a utility vehicle, back hoe, trencher, loader, air conditioner, chiller, air handler, boiler, heater, generator, pump, torch, heat gun, skill saw, drill press, drill, torch, gauges, meters, pressure washer, paint sprayer, carpenter tools, painting tools, power tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
Assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
Participate in and perform routine maintenance procedures on City owned or operated facilities. Tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; makes adjustments, repairs or replacements as appropriate.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule if needed; respond to City emergency calls and closures during inclement weather, or other emergency situations to ensure City buildings and facilities remain operational.
Measures and cuts materials and performs other general labor duties.
Ensure the disposal of trash and other building and repair materials.
Respond in a courteous, timely, and effective manner to the needs, concerns and expectations of the City’s internal and external customers.
Must attend specialized training, including safety and other training, as required by management.
Receives various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, price quotes, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, codes policies, procedures, reference materials, or other documentation, reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors/ suppliers, sales representatives, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Communicates via telephone and two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.