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Ellensburg, WA - Building Maintenance Technician

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CITY OF ELLENSBURG
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
REPORTS TO: WAREHOUSE FOREMAN

MISSION:

To maintain and repair all city owned buildings and equipment related to facilities and grounds.

SUMMARY:

Perform semi-skilled and technical repair and maintenance of a broad range of facilities and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All of the following are to be performed while adhering to City of Ellensburg operational policies, safety rules, and procedures.

Repair Safety Items in all Buildings:

      Repair broken handrails

      Repair holes in floors or concrete

      Repair stairs, window and lights

Repair faulty electrical wiring
      Fix chlorine leaks
Maintenance of Pool:
      Remove, repair, rebuild or replace electrical motors and pumps

      Rebuild valves and handles

      Rebuild pump mounts and pipe lines

      Cut, fit and glue PVC pipe and fittings

Replace circuit breakers, bad wiring and wire in outlets

Repair showers, urinals, toilets and faucets

Change filters, bulbs and ballast

Build desks, counter tops and computer drawers

Remove, replace and rebuild spas and spa pumps

Repair air compressors

Maintain heat and air condition units

Repair exterior brickwork and siding

Maintenance of Library and Hal Holmes Center:

      Maintain, remove, repair or replace parts and fittings on heating and air conditioning

      Repair or replace wallboard, floor and trim

      Rebuild or replace bookshelves and book carts

      Remove and install corkboards

      Maintain carpet and tile floors

      Replace damaged floor covering (linoleum)

      Replace broken sprinklers and pipe

      Build or remodel furniture and computer desks

      Replace lights and ballasts

      Maintain boiler and related equipment

Maintenance of Public Safety Building:
      Maintain boiler, heat and air condition units

      Change filters, lights and ballasts

      Repair doors and furniture

      Repair plumbing in all bathrooms

      Remove, repair and replace electrical motors and pumps

      Repair file cabinets

      Solder and weld pipes

      Repair coat racks

      Hang screens

Maintenance of Shop and Warehouse:
      Repair roof leaks on warehouse, shop and all outside buildings

      Replace electrical circuit breakers and wires in plugs

      Install new copper lines in bathroom

      Repair garage and building doors

      Repair lights and ballasts

      Build shelves

      Remodel woodshop

      Rebuild and upkeep power tools

      Replace belts on roof vents

      Repair furniture

Maintenance of Senior Center:
      Repair kiln

      Remove, repair and replace lights and ballast

      Hang sound barriers from ceilings

      Repair interior and exterior doors

      Repair roof

      Replace circuit breakers

      Redo plaster and cement walls

      Repair plumbing in bathrooms and kitchen

      Repair tables

      Hang coat racks

      Repair gutters

Maintenance of Animal Shelter:
      Repair or replace fences and kennel doors

      Repair exterior and interior walls and doors

      Repair or replace plumbing

      Repair front entry gates

      Repair lights and electrical units

Maintenance of City Hall and Public Works:
      Repair electrical wiring and outlets

      Repair and maintain heating and air condition units

      Rebuild desks and counters

      Build computer drawers

      Repair sump pump

      Install copper drains

      Build and hang coat hangers

      Repair stairs

      Replace lights and ballasts

      Hang pictures

      Build bookshelves

      Run wire for computers

Assist Other Departments:
      Knowledge of street department operations-flagging, plowing operating road grader, dump truck, salt truck and loader

      Knowledge of sewer department operations-all work related to plant maintenance person

      Be available to fill in for shop mechanics

      Be available to repair parks bathrooms and buildings

Knowledge of forming and pouring concrete

Other duties may be assigned.

This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of responsibilities and tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May supervise full and part time employees assigned on a temporary basis. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include assisting in interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

      One year certificate from an appropriate technical school; and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

      LANGUAGE SKILLS:

      Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, wiring diagrams and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers or employees of organization.

      MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

      Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

No specific tools and equipment.

      CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

      None required for this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for working on electrical wiring, pump repair, and electrical motor repair.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The key relationships described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will provide information, collect information, coordinate projects, and solve problems with heating, roofing, plumbing, and air conditioning contractors and suppliers. The employee will conduct these activities by telephone.

Department Head (Date) Supervisor (Date) Employee (Date)

NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER: Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. This position profile is confidential, is intended for internal use only and may not be copied or reproduced by anyone for any purpose without written permission from the Director of Personnel or the City Manager.