MAINTENANCE WORKER-COMMUNITY CENTER
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for routine maintenance, repairs, and improvements to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment at the Community Center. The role involves hands-on facility upkeep, including building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment, snow and ice removal, grounds maintenance, moving, and general repairs. The position assists with preventative maintenance, inspections, system testing, troubleshooting, and documenting adjustments. It also contributes to project planning and evaluation, operates and maintains facility equipment, responds to emergencies, and may serve on-call during nights and weekends as needed. The role works inside and outside the Community Center and elsewhere in the City under a range of weather and worksite conditions.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Experience using hand and electrical tools safely.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain and maintain a Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within six months of hire; written exams must be obtained within 90 days.
- Pass a drug test as prescribed by City policy.
- Knowledge of current maintenance practices and their application.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers.
- Knowledge of common hand tools, materials, and equipment and of safety practices around power tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pumps, motors, landscaping, metalworking, concrete, construction, irrigation, and machinery maintenance.
- Knowledge of chemicals used to treat fountain water.
- Ability to respond promptly to high-priority issues, identify and repair problems, exercise initiative, and apply existing knowledge and skills.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to review work orders and other directions.
- Ability to perform duties as part of a team effort and use City resources effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier items with help from others and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in maintenance or facilities management.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining building systems in good operating condition; perform tests, analyze results, and document adjustments made to building systems.
- Assist in adjusting and repairing HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment and controls.
- Assist with preventative maintenance inspections and complete maintenance tasks on systems and equipment.
- Assist in evaluating system malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Remove snow and ice and help provide safe building environments.
- Maintain outside grounds, including mowing.
- Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used to maintain the facility.
- Participate in analysis of proposed projects and existing infrastructure, project planning, identification of issues affecting success, strategy development, and evaluation of work and results.
- Respond to emergencies and serve on-call during nights and weekends as needed.
- Assist with special projects and perform other similar duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The City will pay for the cost of obtaining a CDL. The employee must sign an agreement to remain employed for two years after obtaining the CDL or repay a prorated amount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
