Maintenance Specialist II

Position Title: Maintenance Specialist II Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Job Description: Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet City Standards. Guides less-skilled staff in completing shared work assignments. Assists Trade staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire, safety and keys/security systems. This is the second level of a Facilities job line. It is distinguished by the responsibility for intermediate-level trades work, requiring competence in independently performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. In addition, positions at this level provide guidance to personnel on shared work assignments. Within the job line there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Incumbent at this level may be occasionally called upon to perform tasks associated with a higher or lower level responsibilities, such as working independently, learning a new skill, or assisting other staff members. Position Salary Range: $24.28 - $31.96 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities. Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components.  Tests system components, devices and evaluates performance. Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, and lubrication orders. Performs service and preventative maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies external service providers to make repairs or perform warranty work when necessary. Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards. Accesses and makes all levels of…