Building Maintenance Laborer

City of Fairview Heights • Full-time • Fairview Heights, Illinois, United States • $32 / hour • 2m ago

Building Maintenance Laborer - Public Works

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Position involves performing building maintenance and repair functions for the City of Fairview Heights' municipal buildings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions include the following and the Physical Requirements listed below)
Perform routine maintenance to building system equipment of City owned buildings
Perform repair activities to building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
Evaluate causes of equipment malfunctions and repair as needed
Work in coordination with all departments in City government to accomplish assigned duties
Purchase supplies and materials required for maintenance and repair of City buildings
Assist Street Division with snow and ice removal operations on City streets
Other duties as assigned

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent
Two years of experience in building maintenance in a commercial setting
Possess a degree and/or certificate in HVAC or Commercial Maintenance
Certified as a refrigerant handler
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Must possess a clean driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
Working knowledge of basic building maintenance equipment with ability to accomplish repairs
Knowledge to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, refrigeration, and alarm systems in a commercial building
Ability to work during off duty hours as needed
Ability to coordinate activities with other Departments in the organization
Ability to work effectively with salesmen, contractors, repair personnel, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee will be working near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee will work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to bend, stretch, squat or crouch on a regular basis

The City of Fairview Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.