General Building Maintenance Worker II

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Performs general building maintenance duties which may involve all trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. Duties include the installation and repair of systems furniture, renovation of buildings, repair of roof systems, and general maintenance of doors, windows, walls, shelving. Provides installation and repair as it relates to plumbing and electrical systems and switches. Participates in preventive maintenance as assigned. Recommends design and suggests changes for the betterment of the work area and/or work functions.

Serves as lead technician for a trades crew that consists of carpenters and general building maintenance workers. Performs other maintenance duties as requested. This position reports directly to the Chief Building Engineer or Facilities Manager.

Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back and on-call.

Comprehensive knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the building maintenance and construction trades; knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions; skill in the use of tools, equipment and materials pertinent to the trades; ability to lead a crew of skilled trades personnel; ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manufacturer's manuals, and shop drawings; ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions;

ability to estimate time and material needs, and determine when repair is not economically practical; ability to perform routine clerical tasks and basic mathematical computations; ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships; ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a motor vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: completion of the tenth grade; plus completion of an acceptable apprentice‑level training program in a specific trade with two years of full performance‑level experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction trades work; or three years of full performance level experience in two or more skilled trades related to building maintenance and repair work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre‑employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience in the commercial carpentry trade and with general knowledge of interior finishes.
• Knowledge in other trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or architectural and structural systems.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to climb extension ladder and scaffolds up to 50 ft. Must be able to lift up and carry up to 75 lbs. With assistance of dolly, lift, or staff. Must be able to stoop, bend and work in tiring/uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo‑European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY . DHREmployment EEO/AA/TTY.