Building Maintenance - Maintenance Tech II

La Vergne Tennessee•La Vergne, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of semi-skilled building maintenance tasks and other work related to the operation and maintenance of all city-owned properties and buildings. Under general supervision, reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
Ability to operate or learn to operate the following: pickup truck and 15-passenger van; lawn and landscaping equipment, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, miscellaneous hand and power tools relating to carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and concrete finishing work.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work safely, observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City Regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC industries preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

Assists others and participates in the installation and repair of electrical systems, including but not limited to the installation of new electric service, electrical remodeling, installation and repair of electrical outlets, circuits, fans, lighting fixtures, electrical switches, and the ability to install ballasts and wall outlets.
Assists others and participates in the performance of a variety of entry-level carpentry, maintenance, and construction duties, including but not limited to Framing, roofing, drywall installation and finishing, repairing, and patching of drywall, painting, and similar issues that may occur in the daily operation of a maintenance department.
Assists others and participates in the maintenance, remodeling, inspection, and repair of all city-owned buildings.
Assists others and participates in the performance of plumbing duties, including but not limited to replacing and installing fixtures that may include commodes, sinks, faucets, water supply lines, and drain lines.
Possess the ability to extend a water supply source from an existing location to a new location and the ability to install the needed drain lines.
Assists in having the irrigation system winterized and reinstated.
Assists in and participates in the forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete.
Mows and maintains all city-owned athletic fields, Park areas, and other common areas within the city that are the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
Maintains areas within the parks such as playground areas, Skate Park, tennis and basketball courts, and common areas to ensure that these areas are clean and safe.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment and documents service intervals.
Operates tractors, mowers, jackhammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including sweeping floors; vacuuming carpets; mopping; shampooing and steam clean carpets; buffing non-carpeted areas, dumping garbage and reline cans with liners; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies; sweeping; empty trash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal, and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Opens and closes facilities as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs and prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Assists in the construction of new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
Maintain records of work orders and schedules in compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.
Work safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City Regulations.
Report any accidents immediately to the supervisor.
Provide coverage in the absence of other personnel.
Promote a teamwork environment.
Assist co-workers when necessary.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.