Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance WorkerThe work involves responsibility for performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance, repair and construction related tasks which may be performed indoors and outdoors under adverse working conditions. Although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, the incumbent does not normally utilize the more skilled journey level techniques for any considerable portion of time. The work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile or other automotive equipment. The work is performed under direct or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the tasks. Does related work as required.Typical work activities include:Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical or painting operationsWorks as part of a team to install and repair heating systems, electric fixtures and equipmentRepairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildingsWorks as part of a team to install and repair general plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, and bathsCleans and helps repair boilers, pumps, heaters, pipelines, valves and trapsMixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipmentLoads and unloads materials and supplies and records goods received and shippedTakes part in general grounds maintenance activitiesServes as general worker performing a variety of basic tasksPerforms preventive maintenance on agency equipment and fixed propertyMay keep simple records and reports on maintenance performed and materials received and usedMay perform housekeeping and cleaning tasksPerforms other duties as assignedFull performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics include:Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance practicesWorking knowledge of safety precautions associated with modern building maintenanceWorking knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard tradesAbility to effectively and efficiently use a variety of hand tools such as screw driver, wrenches, pliers, drills, snake, plunger, chisels and hammersAbility to understand and follow written and verbal instructionsMechanical aptitudeYates County Civil Service Application to begin this process.