Facility Maintenance Worker

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilledduties in the maintenance, repair, remodel and construction of Citybuildings and facilities.**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS:** This is a single tiered position inthe building maintenance division of the Public Works Department. Thisposition reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under theAmericans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows isnot intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and maybe required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intentof this job description is to provide a representative summary of themajor duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.*- Performs a variety of duties in the building maintenance and construction trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, locksmith, and a basic knowledge of electrical, welding, concrete and masonry work.- Performs rough and finished carpentry construction and repair, such as refinishing floors, furniture, cabinets and other wood items; hang doors and install wall paneling, wall partitions, ceilings and windows.- Constructs and installs cabinets and shelves, build walls, install, inspect and repair roofing.- Frames, installs, tapes, finishes and textures sheetrock, drywall, acoustical ceiling and other wall construction materials remodels office areas.- Prepares surfaces for painting, paints walls, ceilings, furniture, cabinets and other exterior and interior surfaces. Erects, rigs and moves scaffolding and platforms.- Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and waste disposal systems; cut, thread and replace gas and water pipes. Installs and maintains toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking and decorative fountains and water heaters.- Adjust and perform emergency repairs to plumbing equipment and systems including repairing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, replacing washers, faucets and floats, pipe soldering, repairing and/or cleaning spouts and gutters, cleaning grease traps and flushing or unplugging sewer lines.- Performs general welding work on various items and structures.- Assists in the preparation of labor and material estimations for projects.- Purchases supplies and materials.- Prepares and maintains purchase orders, invoices and truck inventory records.- Completes construction and maintenance of other structures and facilities including sidewalks, small structures, fountains, furniture, and other complex facilities.- Ability to take the lead on a project, if assigned.- Ability to supervise Department of Correction inmates.- Provides assistance for community events.- Performs other related duties as assigned.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**\**Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:**- High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience.- Two (2) years experience in maintenance and general contractor work: or- An equivalent combination of training and work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.- Valid State of Arizona Drivers license.**Required Knowledge and Skills:**- Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in a variety of skilled con truction and building maintenance duties and trades.- Knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the skilled building trades.- Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and procedures.- Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.- Skill in performing a variety of journey-level construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling in trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, locksmith, welding, and concrete.- Skill in reading, interpret and applying applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.- Skill in operating a variety of equipment including heavy machinery, saws, pipe cutter and threaded, locksmith equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.- Skill in reading blueprints, shop drawings and sketches- Skill in working independently with little direction- Skill in directing the activities of youth workers and inmates as assigned- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.**Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requir**