Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Specialist

General statement of job

This is the fourth of seven levels in the grounds and facilities maintenance series. Incumbents perform specialized maintenance and repairs in one or more trades-based areas, such as electrical, plumbing, concrete work, or carpentry. Responsibilities may include assessing maintenance and repair needs; purchasing necessary supplies; completing repairs; constructing, remodeling, or repairing facilities and playgrounds; welding; operating heavy machinery; performing ada renovations;

and repairing heating and cooling systems.

* please note: the building and maintenance department is looking to add an experienced tradesperson to their team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in hvac, plumbing, and /or electrical maintenance and repair. Licensure in any of the aforementioned areas is preferred but not required. This position will remain open through january 23, 2026, or until filled.
* Specific duties and responsibilities

Essential functions:

* performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of applicable building structures and/or systems, which may include electrical, plumbing, hvac, and/or other applicable systems.

* installs applicable structures and/or systems in assigned area of responsibility, which may include welding; carpentry, concrete, operating heavy machinery; performing ada renovations repairing playgrounds to meet stma standards; and repairing heating and cooling systems.

* operates backhoes, excavators, tractors dump trucks, power tools, mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, augers, bucket trucks, post drivers,

* estimates the cost of repairs; determines what supplies and equipment are necessary.

* monitors and maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and/or other applicable inventory items in assigned area of responsibility; initiates the procurement of replacement items.

* performs preventative maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective operations.

* trains lower-level staff in the use of heavy equipment, power equipment operations.

* prepares and reviews information, logs, invoices, operational records, and reports.

* performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum education and training

Education and experience

* high school diploma or ged equivalent.

* one (1) year of experience in facilities maintenance.

* an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

License and certifications

* possession of a valid driver's license. (some positions may require a class b cdl driver's license.)

Minimum qualifications and standards required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

* procedures and methods related to the area of assignment.

* applicable system and structure repair techniques.

* applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in ground maintenance activities.

* applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.

* inventory principles.

* recordkeeping principles.

* computers and related software applications.

* safe work practices.

Skill in:

* completing labor, trades, construction, and/or repair projects.

* using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment.

* performing trade maintenance activities.

* reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings.

* applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

* inspecting facilities, equipment, and other structures.

* monitoring and maintaining inventory.

* maintaining records.

* using a computer and related software applications.

* communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. Sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical requirements:

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

* balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that…