Facilities Maintenance Worker at City of Pocatello

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Worker performs maintenance, light construction, grounds keeping, and repair duties on public buildings and grounds and related facilities. The job performs and assists in performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding and equipment maintenance duties. The position performs routine custodial, maintenance, and cleaning tasks in an assigned building to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. Grounds keeping duties include landscaping, mowing, trimming trees, fertilizing, irrigation and pest and weed control.

The job requires knowledge of building trade skills, grounds maintenance skills, and the ability to operate the tools and equipment required to complete the assigned tasks. This is a physically active job performing routine tasks on a regular basis and major project tasks intermittently. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment includes a public building cleaning and maintenance environment and outdoor weather conditions including extreme temperatures. The job works at heights and is occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals, street traffic, noisy and/or loud equipment, moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and power systems/tools which subjects the employee to mechanical, electrical, and traffic hazards. The job requires operating light equipment and power tools including electrically powered cleaning equipment, cleaning substances that may involve related hazards, as well as operating vehicles, which may include a truck and tanker trailer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs building maintenance and repair work on assigned department facilities and structures, including, but not limited to, cleaning, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete assignments. Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, fertilizing, pest and weed control, and snow and ice removal.
• Performs and assists in performing maintenance and repair work on department equipment and vehicles and related electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Maintains, services and repairs equipment and tools. Maintains inventory of fuels and fuel additives, including ordering, and prepares and maintains records and reports on fuel usage.
• Maintains work orders, maintenance, environmental, and inspection records. Maintains tools and equipment.
• May weld and fabricate parts as needed. May perform the duties of other workers in assigned department as needed.
• May direct work activities of seasonal or part-time employees.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance in an assigned building including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors and carpets. Dusts and wipes off furniture, fixtures, and surfaces. Cleans restrooms, hallways, offices, meeting, and other public rooms. Cleans interior and exterior glass surfaces. Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floors. Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
• Empties and cleans trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles. Separates recyclables.
• Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs and/or ballasts. Cleans and polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces.
• Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed. Cleans and maintains custodial equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
  
  

Acceptable Experience, Training, And/Or Certifications

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsements required;
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience is preferred
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Classification Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge Of

• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings;
• Preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents;
• Appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types;
• Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture;
• Building trade skills, including but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, painting, welding, and concrete;
• Grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, turf and/or pest control, and snow removal;
• Maintenance and grounds keeping equipment and tool maintenance and repair methods;
• Applicable regulations and policies regarding safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to fuel storage, use of equipment, power tools, ladders and power lifts, grounds keeping equipment, and repair and maintenance materials;
• State, local, and other applicable building, safety, and health codes and regulations;
• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications.
  
  

Skill And Ability To

• Perform routine custodial, maintenance, and cleaning tasks in an assigned building to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment;
• Operate and maintain powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo cleaners, extractors, and power washers;
• Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters;
• Maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related operating systems;
• Operate and maintain power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping and turf equipment, riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, tractor, snow removal equipment, and related equipment;
• Operate hand tools;
• Operate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, forklift, and skid steer;
• Operate a motor vehicle, including a dump-truck;
• Operate a personal computer;
• Operate, adjust, and monitor automated sprinkler control systems;
• Direct the work activities of seasonal and/or part-time employees;
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams;
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation;
• Work on multiple projects, set priorities, and allocate resources for project completion;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. The job often requires sustained physical activity requiring strength and endurance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

The City of Pocatello offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees:

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PERSI Retirement
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• 457 Retirement Planning
• HRA VEBA Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical
• Dependent Care
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  
  

Company Description

Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Pocatello offers a perfect blend of work and play. With a semi-arid climate, you can experience the best of all four seasons, from hiking and skiing to fishing and camping. Plus, you're just a short drive away from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Lava Hot Springs, and other must-visit destinations.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.