Facilities Maintenance I

Facilities Maintenance I

Do you enjoy working outdoors, getting your hands in the dirt, and seeing instant results from your hard work? The City of Albany is looking for a Facilities Maintenance I to join our small but mighty Facilities team. This entry-level role leans heavily into landscaping and grounds care think mowing, pruning, mulching, and keeping our public facilities looking their best. We're looking for someone who brings a solid work ethic, a love of fresh air, and a good sense of humor (because sometimes Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes). If you're ready to learn, laugh, and make a visible impact in our community, we'd love to have you on the team!

Experience in landscaping, construction, and / or building maintenance preferred. Please include a resume with your application.

We will begin reviewing applications on Monday, December 8. Applications received after Sunday, December 7 will be considered only as needed. This position is open until filled and may close at any time after the initial review without further notice.

Benefits include :

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Paid time off including : 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases; 8 hours of sick leave per month; 10 paid holidays per year; 24 hours of floating holiday per year; no after-hire waiting period to use vacation or sick leave.
• Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire.
• Excellent retirement benefits including : City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution); City-paid 0.5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan.
• In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

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Essential Functions / Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of basic, routine, and semi-skilled maintenance, installation, and repair duties and operates a variety of small equipment supporting building maintenance operations, works independently and in a team situation, and performs related work as required.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

Facilities Maintenance I- Recreation Services Support If assigned to support recreation facilities, this position tracks and performs regular maintenance needed for all recreation facilities. Ensures they are properly maintained, operating, and cleaned. Keeps records of all work and maintenance completed. If assigned, monitors and maintains pool filtration system including monitoring and adjusting pool water chemistry, checking chemicals, pumps, and other equipment around the pool; fixes pool equipment, including switches, chlorinators, and some pumps; repairs and maintains Splash Pad; reviews maintenance best practices for this equipment and implements appropriate repairs.

Supervision / Lead Work Exercised

Works under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair of buildings or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements :

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of job placement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : equipment, materials, and supplies used in building, landscape, and grounds maintenance; equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; first aid and applicable safety precautions; carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, building specifications, basic construction and carpentry with specific application for commercial buildings; understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and computerized building system management; general grounds keeping / minor landscaping procedures; and administration of maintenance contracts.

Skill in : operation of drill; vacuum; wrenches; screwdriver; hammer; power washer; service vehicles; lift truck; and forklift.

Ability to : work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule; lift heavy objects; walk and stand for long periods of time; read blueprints and construction diagrams and sketches; perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; use equipment and tools properly and safely; work effectively under stressful conditions and within limited time constraints; operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems; operate computers for data entry and word processing; operate and repair small / light equipment, such as power tools; operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as commercial mowers; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

Work Environment The work environment is frequently near moving mechanical parts and exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When conducting fieldwork, may be exposed to rough, uneven terrain, noise, dust, mud, allergens, biting or stinging insects, construction activities, and varying weather.