Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Clarksville • PARKS AND RECREATION 102 Public Square Clarksville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is the third of seven levels in the Grounds and Facility Maintenance series. Incumbents maintain assigned buildings and grounds. Responsibilities may include cleaning assigned facilities; maintaining landscaping; operating heavy equipment; setting up for meetings and events; touching up paint; replacing lightbulbs, filters, and similar items; performing minor repairs to plumbing and electrical systems; performing rough carpentry and minor welding; installing small electrical appliances and furniture; and securing buildings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in facilities maintenance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of grounds and facilities maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable system and structure repair techniques.
• Knowledge of painting materials and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in ground maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in maintaining grounds and facilities.
• Skill in operating and maintaining applicable ground maintenance equipment and tools.
• Skill in cleaning, painting, and repairing surfaces and structures.
• Skill in inspecting facilities, equipment, and other structures.
• Skill in identifying and repairing/replacing unsafe equipment.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION, WELDING, OR CARPENTRY.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains non-mechanical/electrical building systems and/or structures which includes replacing parts, repairing fixtures, and/or performing related duties.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces; cleans and repairs surfaces; applies paint products.
• Sets up chairs and tables for events, assembles event structures, and performs related duties.
• Inspects systems, equipment, and/or structures and ensures safety requirements are met.
• May secure, lock, and open buildings, as necessary.
• May clean and maintain assigned facilities, which includes mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and removing trash.
• Prepares logs and operational records.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED