Facilties Maintenance Operator I

Bozeman, City of•Professional Building, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love working with your hands? Join the City of Bozeman as a Facilities Worker to support our Strategic Services Team and help keep City buildings safe, functional, and welcoming for the community. No two days are the same in this position, from repairs and preventative maintenance and the next construction support and upkeep of grounds. The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical skills, enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and takes pride in maintaining spaces that serve the public. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Some (1-3 years) of experience in facility operation and maintenance
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work
Substantial knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used to do minor facilities repairs and maintenance
Substantial knowledge of the safe and proper use of basic hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment
Substantial knowledge of the maintenance and operation of related light duty equipment
Substantial knowledge of basic safety principles and practices
Some knowledge of building mechanical equipment and controls
Some knowledge of basic principles and practices of building construction, maintenance, and repair activities
Some knowledge of the techniques, methods, and materials related to facility maintenance
Some knowledge of construction, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of times with exposure to varying weather conditions
Ability to efficiently operate related light and medium duty equipment, hand and power tools, and other equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
Ability to use independent judgment within prescribed standards and procedures
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Must possess a current valid Driver’s License and have the ability to obtain a Montana Driver’s License within six months of employment
Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate conditional offer process

Responsibilities

Performs facility maintenance including daily operational checks, and preventative maintenance and responding to service requests
Operates, services, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance tasks on building related equipment, pumps, boilers, and mechanical systems including HVAC
Manage access control including programming fobs, tracking and managing physical inventory of keys, and installing door hardware
Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of electrical and lighting systems including lighting fixtures and ballasts
Utilize building management systems to monitor building systems and operations
Maintain and update records in Computerized Maintenance Management System
Provides snow removal for City facilities using mechanical equipment and shovel
Completes basic maintenance tasks including painting, cleaning, plumbing, moving furniture and equipment and office modifications
Contacts, coordinates, and monitors the work of vendors and contracted service providers hired to perform work on city owned buildings, grounds, and equipment
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
Operates and maintains light equipment and trucks, including pickups, trailers, utility vehicles, scissor lifts, and other related equipment
Operates a variety of construction hand and power tools and equipment
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the work day
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Provides outstanding customer service to City of Bozeman residents, employees, and customers
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification