MAINTENANCE WORKER II - FACILITIES

Description

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs routine semiskilled and skilled general labor, maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep of City facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs a variety of routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and general work.
• Identifies and reports facility maintenance problems requiring additional repair in a proactive fashion.
• Watering, mowing, weed removal, tree and shrub trimming, general landscape maintenance and turf maintenance as needed.
• Safe application of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and manual labor work.
• Assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of City facilities and grounds.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
• Operates mowers, tractors, trenchers, rototillers, vehicles, and equipment safely.
• Utilizes and maintains safe use of hand and power tools according to best practices and manufacturer recommendations.
• Completes daily reports and logs either in facilities software or paper copies as required.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the activities of temporary labor and contractors as required.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Principles and practices of building and facilities maintenance.
• Tools and equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Traffic laws and rules for safe vehicle and equipment operation.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles, buildings, and equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Ability to:

• Explain technical needs and concepts to peers, supervisors, and contractors in both conversation and writing.
• Work on weekends and evenings for on-call rotation and/or planned outages and emergency situations.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

12-Month Goals:

• Become familiar with the facilities throughout the City. Become acquainted with locations of key Facilities related features including electrical panels, roof access, main water shut off valves, fire alarm panels, key equipment, etc.
• Complete 10 hours of basic electrical, HVAC, custodial and/or plumbing training.
• Help to maintain APWA accreditation for the Public Works Department.

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Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B preferred. Possession of a Pesticide Spray Certificate or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire required. Specific technical training and certifications may be required.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in extreme heat or cold and in public facilities. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and utilize ladders to access roofs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Reports To: Facilities Foreman
Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed by the hiring managers weekly.

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of Buckeye, AZ

• 623-349-6000

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