Maintenance I - Facilities

Village of Hoffman Estates•Village Hall, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides public services to the residents of Hoffman Estates by performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the routine service and maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the Village owned buildings. Performs custodial assignments, building maintenance and janitorial work orders. Participates in snow removal operations. Participates in other assigned activities. Responds to and interacts with residents, employees and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional and effective manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six months to one year related experience
Class B CDL with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months of employment; Class A CDL to be obtained, if needed to meet department needs.
Basic English Language/Communication Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow basic verbal or written instructions and provide appropriate feedback. Ability to read, comprehend and/or create routine correspondence and memos using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Ability to effectively convey information one-on-one or to small groups of employees or customers.
Ability to participate in a program of planned call duty to insure after hour and weekend handling of responsible tasks.
Ability to carry out work assignments or instructions without close supervision.
Ability to respond to emergency call-outs on a 24 hour, 7-day basis; fulfill assigned duty established on a rotating basis for emergency work which occurs after normal working hours including weekends.
Ability to perform laborious/physical assignments ranging from simple to demanding and complex.
Ability to deal with problems, which arise during the completion of assigned tasks as well as emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to respond to and interact with customers, employees and others within and outside the organization in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to establish successful working relationships with other employees, supervisors and other departments.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Ability to perform maintenance on Village assets in confined spaces or with a ladder or high lift.
Ability to learn locations of Village subdivisions and streets.
Proficiency in the use of motor vehicles; snow blowers; hand power tools such as saw, drill and drill hammer; manifold gauges; electrical meter; hand tools; cleaning tools such as vacuum cleaner, etc; phone, calculator.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate English Language/Communication Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow complex verbal or written instructions from multiple sources. Ability to provide appropriate feedback by asking probing questions and/or suggesting alternative approaches. Ability to read, comprehend, create and explain to others complex correspondence, reports and/or manuals. Ability to convey procedures and policies one-on-one or in groups to employees or customers.

Responsibilities

Opens the Village Hall, disarms security system, inspects equipment and confirms safe and proper building operation.
Checks mechanical equipment; pumps, compressors, motors and chillers.
Checks and adjusts temperature settings and static pressures.
Checks cooling towers and chemical levels.
Changes filters on air handlers.
Greases pumps and motors, checks pneumatic controls and sensors, changes oil in stationary compressors.
Changes out motors.
Checks and replaces light bulbs.
Receives and distributes dock deliveries.
Checks all recycle bins and empty them as needed.
Participates in an emergency call duty program for maintenance and repairs, inclusive of the mechanical equipment in the Village owned buildings.
Participates in a program of preventative maintenance and repair of all hand and power tools and specialized equipment and vehicles used to perform assignments.
Checks proper fluid levels, lubrication, lights, air pressures etc., to ensure safe operation.
Operates large and small trucks for system operations and for snow plowing/ salting.
Work may be performed outside of normally scheduled work hours.
Participates in the Department's ongoing training and cross training programs.
Performs tasks and follows instructions in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of others.
Operates and properly maintains all tools and equipment needed to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities listed above while adhering to all safety rules and practices.
Performs room setups for meetings.
Assists with mechanical system rebuild and exchange work when needed.
Performs janitorial activities as needed at Village buildings including sweeping, mopping, dusting, general cleaning, wall washing, window washing, trash pick up, snow shoveling/snow plowing, etc.
Performs physical building maintenance both interior and exterior; plants annual flowers; cleans, paints, washes Village building exteriors, performs roof maintenance and gutter and downspout cleaning.
Runs errands for: mail; hardware supplies; fueling Village cars; pick up of cakes, food and supplies for meetings or special events; etc.
Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.