Facilities Maintenance Worker II (Grade 5)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in skilled maintenance of buildings and associated equipment and systems. This position performs painting, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, piping, and other related repairs. It involves general field work of moderate difficulty in a variety of building maintenance, renovation, restoration, and grounds duties. Duties include interior repairs such as installing and replacing locks, adjusting doors, repairing plumbing fixtures, clearing clogged drains, and performing miscellaneous electrical repairs. It also includes exterior repairs like patching roofs, replacing shingles or siding, repairing steps, concrete walkways, and railings. The role involves preventive maintenance, record keeping (including data entry), prioritizing work requests, responding to emergency situations, and providing on-call services. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Three years of building maintenance and repair work experience
Any combination of training, education, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
Must successfully complete a background check
Must successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Department (if applicable)
Knowledge of County policies and procedures
Knowledge of Uniform Building Codes
Knowledge of procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in all facets of general building maintenance and repair
Knowledge of occupational hazards and required preventative measures
Skill in walking, climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
Skill in stooping, squatting, and kneeling for short periods of time
Skill in painting, carpentry, masonry, and other trades
Skill in maintaining safety standards
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Skill in following verbal and written instructions
Skill in performing manual labor
Ability to physically move through the facilities with or without equipment
Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions
Ability to be exposed to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, and hazardous materials
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Ability to bend, kneel, squat, pull, and push on a repeated basis
Ability to communicate clearly in written or oral format
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Performs general field work of moderate difficulty in a variety of building maintenance, renovation, restoration, and grounds duties.
Conducts interior repairs including installing and replacing locks, replacing and adjusting doors and door closers, replacing faucets, repairing toilet flushing devices, fixture traps, re-hanging lavatories, clearing clogged drains, and tightening or replacing leaking pipe and pipe joints.
Installs electrical conduit, switches, and receptacles, and performs miscellaneous electrical repairs.
Installs, replaces, or adjusts light bulbs, ballasts, belts, or similar objects.
Replaces tile, performs miscellaneous painting, and repairs and replaces broken woodwork.
Installs shelving and repairs cabinetry.
Performs maintenance checks and repairs on equipment such as water heaters, small motors, blowers, fans, and pumps.
Makes exterior repairs including patching roofs, replacing shingles or siding, repairing steps, concrete walkways, railings, and fences, and repainting.
Performs preventive maintenance including filter checks and replacement and other equipment requiring scheduled PMs.
May perform grounds keeping duties as required.
Prepares and maintains records including data entry into a computerized software program.
Prioritizes routine daily work requests.
Reports, documents, and responds to emergency situations regarding any issues with the buildings.
Provides on-call services as predetermined by the agency head.
Performs other duties as assigned.