Maintenance Services Worker

SALARY RANGE

$69,222.40– $92,768.00 annual

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. Candidates should submit their materials online as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Interviews may be conducted throughout the recruitment process and this recruitment may close at any time. Candidates must attach copies of any required certifications/licenses to their application.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs routine maintenance, repair, landscaping, and upkeep of assigned buildings and facilities; assesses the need for contractors and monitors contractor performance; maintains warehouse and inventory; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining buildings, facilities and easements for safe and effective working conditions, which may include performing maintenance and assessing the need for a contractor; performs a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of District property; works in the warehouse, receives deliveries, enters purchase requests, and manages inventory.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

The Maintenance Services Worker is directly supervised by the Maintenance Services Supervisor and does not supervisor any staff. It is not a designated lead position and does not assume supervision of the department in the absence of the supervisor but will assist the Mechanical & Maintenance Manager.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs routine maintenance, repair, landscaping, and upkeep of District property, which may include, but is not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, weed abatement, pest control, painting, and other handyperson duties; communicates status of maintenance and assigned projects to appropriate personnel; responds to employee requests for other laborer duties, such as moving furniture, loading/unloading, office upgrades, etc.; 
• Inspects District property for maintenance concerns; schedules and coordinates work with vendors and affected staff; assesses maintenance issues for complexity and priority; makes recommendations regarding the use of contractors; monitors contractor’s work product to project scope and safety standards in conjunction with Maintenance Services Supervisor; addresses District concerns directly with contractor and department supervisor; 
• Performs grading, brush removal and debris hauling; ensures safe operation and proper maintenance of equipment; coordinates with contractors and staff regarding access and maintenance of easements; and assists with erosion control and right of way restoration operates heavy and light equipment, such as utility terrain vehicle, backhoe, skip loader, skid steer;
• Contacts vendors, obtains and reviews quotes for a variety of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies; prepares purchase requests; receives, inspects, stores, and issues items; assigns stock numbers and barcodes; maintains inventory in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); 
• Coordinates automated fuel system with internal record keeping system; identifies fueling errors, and alerts appropriate personnel for accurate mileage reports for all vehicle maintenance; works with and hazardous chemicals, such as cleaning fluid, pesticide, or fuel, which may require training and certification;
• Operates a forklift and automotive vehicles for the pick-up, delivery, and unloading of supplies and materials; drives to different District property locations for maintenance or product delivery; uses hand and power tools, hardware, and other maintenance equipment related to assigned tasks; 
• Maintains accurate records related to all duties; uses computer regularly for record-keeping; assists with quarterly and annual inventory audits;
• May perform some custodial duties as assigned;
• Operates copiers and a variety of office equipment;
• Performs duties in a professional manner and works well with others or in a team setting; 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers outside agencies, and the public;
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities; 
• Observes safe work practices and safety methods.

Typical Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Experience with public agency purchasing and inventory principles;
• Works well independently; takes initiative to identify and complete tasks;
• Computer skills;
• Forklift certified; experience operating other heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles and practices;
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in facility maintenance and repair, including knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical work; preventative maintenance principles and practices;
• Safe work methods and practices pertaining to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals such as pesticide or cleaning fluid;
• Public agency inventory management principles and practices; use of part books, catalogues, and vendor resources;
•  Operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy and light equipment; weed abatement techniques; basic grading , brush clearing, and debris removal techniques; hand and power tools; Record keeping principles and practices; shop mathematics; common units of weights and measures.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of basic maintenance and repair on District property, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and other crafts;
• Assess and prioritize maintenance needs; inspect the work of contractors for quality control and safety;
• Operate District equipment safely, including forklifts, heavy and light machinery; hand/power tools; perform vegetation and pest control using physical and chemical methods;
• Communicate with vendors, obtain quotes, prepare purchase request/orders, and manage receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials while maintaining inventory control records;
• Complete assignments independently without immediate supervision;
• Use a computer and software related to the work;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education & Experience

Any combination of education or experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: high school graduation and two years of relevant facility maintenance, inventory control, electrical maintenance or construction for a public utility. 

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements

• Possess of, or ability to obtain, a Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record;
• Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate with pest control category A, or B and C is desirable.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may be required to wear and/or use personal protective and other safety equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel, and use repetitive motions to operate objects, tools, equipment, or controls. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, bend, twist, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbents are frequently required to exercise full range of motion of the arms, hands, wrists, and fingers. Incumbents are frequently required to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. 

Environment: Employee regularly: works in warehouse environment; works in areas with major amounts of dust present; exposed to hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, pesticides, and fuel; works outdoors, exposed to sun and weather conditions; works with equipment causing minor strain or vibration; works on uneven surfaces. Employee occasionally: works in confined or cramped positions; exposed to unusually loud sounds; and works on slippery surfaces. Some work done on ladders or surfaces 4 – 12 feet above ground. Occasional exposure to common allergy-causing agents. Infrequent work at height in bucket truck of 60 feet.