Building Maintenance Technician I or II

Facilities and Custodial Services

Perform a variety of duties in support of services provided by Facilities Management including routine minor maintenance and upkeep of buildings.

Salary Grade: BMT-1

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization: Facilities and Custodial Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventive and reactive maintenance, and repair on buildings, equipment, structures, and other amenities.
• Responsible for minor repairs which may include: changing defective receptacles, ballasts, switches, outlets, light fixtures and bulbs, repair of valves, replacement of washers and gaskets, replacement of plumbing fixtures, replacing hinges, door closures, service door closures, replace floor tiles, caulk windows, replace glass and reset doors.
• Erect and work from ladders, scaffolds, and similar devices.
• Determine type of materials and supplies to be used.
• Adapt commercially available materials to fit needs.
• Document job time and materials used.
• Keep facilities in a clean and presentable condition.
• Work hours as needed for special events.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• I - High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years related experience. Valid driver's license. -or- Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
• II - High School diploma or equivalent plus 3-5 years. Experience must include experience at the preceding level or equivalent. Experience in commercial, industrial or residential building maintenance.
• Certification or Licensure Requirements: Valid driver's license
• Substitutions: Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Duties require basic or advanced physical and mental skills and abilities, including equipment and use of hand tools, power tools, heavy machinery or other equipment and use of basic or intermediate math, reading, or writing skills. Follow detailed instructions and procedures. May work under limited supervision, and prioritize tasks independently.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Occasional routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor; Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands and lifting up to 50 pounds. Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online at Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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