Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy meaningful work and making a difference in your community? The opportunity to serve the City of Westerville and its citizens as Facilities Specialist in our Building and Grounds Division could be for you!
This position is open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.
Work is performed under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The employee must be able to schedule workers for specific jobs, assist in prioritizing maintenance work, and handle equipment breakdowns. Work is reviewed through observation for results obtained and performance evaluations. This position will serve as crew leader.
(May not include all duties performed.)
Trains, guides, and leads a crew of maintenance workers on a shift or maintenance projects.
Makes structural repairs on facilities.
Performs painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work on renovations of existing facilities.
Maintains all mechanical systems including heating ventilation and air conditioning units in good working order.
Responsible for the housekeeping and custodial responsibilities of the facilities.
Inspects and reports unsafe, unsightly or malfunctioning equipment, fixtures, and appliances in all facilities.
Able to drive vehicles and equipment with tow capacities.
Loads and unloads trucks with front end loader and skid steer, operates back hoe and tractors and other implements common to work.
Operates a variety of standard power tools and equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance and makes repairs to appliances, plumbing, electrical fixtures, pumps and other equipment.
Assists in the maintenance and repair and/or replacement of doors, windows, ceilings, floors, walls, plumbing, heating and ventilation.
Paints machinery, buildings and amenities.
Seals stone and block paver work.
Lift shovels, bricks, wood, and other equipment and transport dirt, gravel, and other materials.
Climbs ladders, stairs, and equipment and works on scaffolding.
Install signs.
Maintains and instills a positive work ethic and performs at department standards.
Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships within the department as well as the other city departments. Provides good customer service to patrons and the residents
Performs other related duties as assigned.Possess a high school diploma and three years experience in construction and building maintenance work or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Posses considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and building maintenance work including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting.
Possess considerable knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.
Possess considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building, construction, and electrical trades.
