What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Specialist position at CITY OF DECATUR?
Job Title: Building Maintenance Specialist
Reports to: Crew Supervisor- Building Maintenance
Department: Public Works
Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm weekdays; Seasonal Summer hours, 6:30am - 3:00pm; some weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergency call-ins.
Starting Salary: $17.18 – 18.05 per hour
Purpose of Work:
This position is responsible for the clean-up, maintenance, and light repair or renovation of City buildings and stationary equipment. Work involves the performance of light to heavy manual tasks and the safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools and light equipment. Detailed assignments are given by and work is performed under the direct supervision of the Crew Supervisor.
Major Responsibilities:
- Performs custodial activities in various City buildings and parks such as cleaning bathrooms (toilets, sinks, wiping mirrors, replacing hand soap, replacing toilet paper, replacing towels), washing windows, emptying trash cans, sweeping/vacuuming/mopping floors, dusting off furniture, and emptying recycle bins.
- Changes light bulbs and fluorescent fixtures as needed.
- May assist with the set up and movement of furniture and recreational equipment.
- Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and assigned vehicles.
- Reports any safety hazards or maintenance problems to the Crew Supervisor.
- May perform basic carpentry work such as tightening screws with a screwdriver.
- May be called in as needed to perform emergency services including protection of property, repair of public facilities and removal of debris. Performs all other related duties as assigned or needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Physical Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical school training preferred.
- Valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Substantial work experience in performing comparable duties with similar equipment and tools.
- Computer knowledge and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (10-100 lbs.) and bend, squat, twist, crawl, and climb on a daily basis.
- Ability to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform work while being exposed to dust, pollen, allergens, exhaust fumes, herbicide chemicals, etc.
- Must be available for emergency call-in on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Equipment/Tools: Operates a bucket and mop, vacuum cleaner, floor waxer/buffer, pressure washer, mobile lift vacuum and other janitorial and maintenance equipment.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online at www.decaturga.com
We do not accept e-mailed resumes as a part of the application process.
The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law
To support the health and safety of our employees, work spaces, and the public with whom we interact, the City requires newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice. Please let us know if you’d like to discuss the policy or available accommodations before proceeding with our recruitment process.