FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (BUILDING SERVICES) – 0525 Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Job SummaryUnder regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, conducts regularly scheduled, preventative, and reactive maintenance and repairs. Inspects facilities and identifies preventive maintenance needs to ensure that City-owned facilities do not fall into disrepair. Performs or assists in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, and other facilities disciplines to maintain City facilities. Subject to on-call availability (scheduled rotation) and overtime. Assists with special projects and events and supports inclement weather operations. Essential Functions % of

TimePerform Facility Repairs:

Complete general facilities maintenance and repairs to include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, and general repairs to the interior and exterior of City facilities. Assist trade specialists on a variety of complex tasks as needed. Enter confined spaces to diagnose and repair pumps, controls, filters, valves, and other related systems. Provide fundamental carpentry and masonry work, as well as participate in painting projects as needed. Order and procure parts, supplies, and materials to maintain an adequate vehicle inventory to reduce return trips. Effectively communicate project requirements and timelines to affected City departments and personnel.70%

Provide Preventive Maintenance of Facilities:

Inspect City-owned buildings on predetermined maintenance schedules to identify general preventative maintenance requirements. Complete required repairs or report to supervisor as appropriate. Check operation and as needed repair electronic and standard door locks, electrical switches and receptacles, light bulbs and drivers or ballasts, HVAC components and filters, water filters and faucets, equipment belts, etc. Order filters, bulbs, and other repair parts to maintain supply stock.20%

Provide Maintenance of Equipment:

Troubleshoot faulty equipment that is identified during inspections or reported as not operating properly. Repair and/or replace broken parts as needed. Consult with supervisor to procure and install new equipment. Effectively plan and estimate work in most efficient manner to minimize equipment/facility downtime.5%Ensure Safety in the

Workplace:

Proactively identify, remove, and/or report potential hazards. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties continuously ensuring equipment and property safety.5%Perform other duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.

Over two (2) years of experience in general facilities maintenance.

Must obtain

FEMA ICS

100, 700 and 552 within three (3) months of hire.

Preferred QualificationsJourneyman electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC certifications.

Trade school certificate.

EPA 1 & 3 or Universal certification.

Certified Pool Operators license. OSHA 10 certification.

Basic experience operating a MIG and ARC welder.

Driver’s License RequirementsValid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.

Performance RequirementsKnowledge of:

Methods and techniques used in the operation, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Operational characteristics, safe, and proper use of a variety of tools and equipment utilized in facilitates maintenance procedures.

Occupational hazards and general industry safety practices.

Proper body mechanics, including proper bending and lifting techniques in maintenance environments.

Basic janitorial services operations.

Proper procedures for addressing bloodborne pathogens.

Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ability to:

Diagnose and repair facility systems, structures, and equipment.

Safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, stake bed lift gate truck as well as tow and back an equipment trailer.

Perform semi-skilled facility maintenance (e.g., electrical, HVAC, and plumbing).Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain various maintenance equipment and tools.

Perform manual labor, including heavy lifting.

Perform basic janitorial cleaning functions as needed (unclog bathroom drains, remediate spills, sanitize surfaces, etc.)Safely utilize ladders, scaffolding, elevated walkways, and various other lifts.

Resolve facility maintenance issues with limited hands-on assistance or supervision.

Effectively plan, prioritize, and estimate work in most efficient manner to minimize equipment/facility downtime.

Communicate with outside vendors and contractors to identify best products and practices for maintenance needs.

Effectively communicate with City personnel regarding maintenance needs, project timelines, etc.

Identify and report safety issues or concerns that are observed during the course of essential job functions.

Read blueprints, periodicals, journals, manuals, and policies.

Perform measurements utilizing various instruments and perform maintenance based mathematical calculations.

Use gauges, meters, hand tools, and various other trade specific tools.

Work in confined spaces and on rooftops as well as other locations involving heights.

Drive City vehicles between facilities and job sites.

Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.

Utilize specialized software and systems to include work management tracking system.

Working ConditionsPrimary Work Location:

City indoor and outdoor facilities and job sites.

Protective Equipment Required:

Safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes, protective clothing, hearing protection, fall arrest harness and various other PPE specific to work environment.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Weekly exposure to wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and physical danger or abuse.

Physical Demands:

Constantly requires vision, hearing, smell and touch senses. Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, crouching and stooping, and talking. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, handling/grasping, sitting, crawling, foot controls, balancing, and twisting. Heavy strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds constantly, 20-50 pounds frequently, and 50-100 pounds occasionally.

Mental Demands:

Frequently requires frequent change of tasks and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures, emergency situations, irregular schedule, overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.

Americans with Disabilities Act ComplianceThe City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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