Facilities Maintenance Specialist (PT)

## Overview **Knowledge and Skills** The position requires a basic or entry level knowledge of building, grounds or equipment maintenance, sufficient to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks. Requires knowledge of the use, maintenance and minor repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance, remodel, and repair work. Requires basic knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques. Requires basic knowledge of rough and finish carpentry techniques, commercial painting, window glazing, and framing. Requires working knowledge of safety rules and regulations. Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute distances and measures. Requires sufficient human relations skill to work as a cooperative member of a team and to serve internal customers. **Abilities** Requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the position under supervision. Must be able to work as a member of a crew and maintain positive work relationships. Must be able to perform at the semi-skilled level to complete routine maintenance tasks. Requires the ability to read, understand and interpret work schedules and drawings. Requires the ability to understand written and oral instructions. Must be able to make straightforward arithmetic calculations for distance, angle, and quantity. Requires the ability to work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events. Requires the ability to observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures. May require the ability to perform work assignments on varying schedules. **Physical Abilities** Requires the ability perform work of an active nature; to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) heavy weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch on a regular basis. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information. Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking ability to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions. **Education and Experience** A High School diploma or equivalent as demonstrated by arithmetic, reading, and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, read and document work orders, read plans and drawings, make measurements, plus 2 years of experience in the general maintenance and remodel of buildings, grounds or equipment is preferred. **Licenses and Certificates** Requires a valid driver’s license. **Working Conditions** Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant safety considerations exist from full-body physical labor and handling of medium-to-heavy weight materials. ## Description # **Summary** Performs general labor and semi-skilled building maintenance work. Assists senior maintenance specialists in the performance of skilled maintenance work in the various construction and mechanical systems trades. ## Distinguishing Career Features The Maintenance Specialist represents the first level facilities maintenance position requiring generalized experience in building maintenance. Maintenance Specialists may advance from the Maintenance Custodian position or enter directly with building trades experience and skills. Advancement to Senior Maintenance Specialist is possible with specialized training in one of the advanced (usually licensed – e.g., HVAC, plumbing, etc.) trades combined with additional experience at the journey level in related trades. ## Requirements ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Perform…