Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary

Perform maintenance of City-owned facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing City-owned buildings and grounds, constructing or remodeling facilities, inspecting major building components and assisting with repair and maintenance schedules. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Full-Time 40 hours per week

AFSCME-represented positions

12-month probationary period

Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Applications must include a resume to be considered.

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description .

Essential Duties

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and modifies City-owned and leased buildings, building systems and major components and grounds. Performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks such as basic electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairs, drywall, plastering, interior and exterior painting, flooring installation, roof repairs, cement and masonry work, installation of locks and door entry systems, circulation pumps and landscape and irrigation.

Monitors and evaluates energy performance and consumption using an Energy Management System to maximize energy reduction, and balance interior environmental conditions.

Monitors, inspects and works with contractors, licensed electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians to repair and maintain building systems including HVAC systems, elevators, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, security systems, overhead fire doors, and fire suppression clean agent systems.

Maintains commercial kitchen equipment ensuring equipment meets the Oregon Health Department sanitation regulations.

Tests electrical equipment, electric motors, alarm batteries, lighting, and lighting components per established schedules if assigned primary responsibility of electrical maintenance.

Coordinates office moves, moves furniture, and sets up and takes down special furniture arrangements for meeting rooms.

Inspects and tracks maintenance and repairs to emergency generators ensuring systems are operational for computer rooms and staff operations.

Performs ADA, seismic, and building safety checks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Uses resources including the internet to research materials, maintenance repair upgrades, and order parts and supplies. Uses a computer to receive and respond to emails, schedule work, and report issues.

Assists in the development and implementation of the preventative, corrective, and major maintenance programs and maintenance schedules.

Responds to emergency calls, including after hours response within required timeframe.Position may involve working overtime and on weekends as needed.

Maintains job-site safety for co-workers and the general public including traffic control and minimization of hazardous conditions.

Performs as a member of a team, assisting with development of work group goals and objectives and contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives.

Assists and directs seasonal employees and other work groups as needed.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.

Conforms with all safety rules and practices, and performs work in a safe manner.

Complies with all Administrative Policies.Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences. Responds to customer service requests, questions and complaints.Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and deliver service in a respectful and patient manner.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings and other work-related functions on time, and maintain regular job attendance.

Operates and drives vehicles and / or equipment safely and legally.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three years journeyman level work experience or training (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general construction) in the building construction, maintenance, or repair field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Training and / or working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and / or other building systems.

Broad knowledge of construction techniques. Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.

Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety practices, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations, including confined space, fall protection, ladder safety, hazard identification lockout / tagout, and hazard communication.

Knowledge of Oregon Health Department sanitation regulations as they relate to equipment use and safety.

Effective communication, analytical, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to use a computer to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ability to get along well with coworkers, and the public and maintain effective work relationships.

Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

Special Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and / or criminal history check

Limited Maintenance Electrician License required within one (1) year of appointment if assigned the primary responsibility for the electrical maintenance.

Mechanical Systems training and HVAC Certification desired.

Certification in First Aid and CPR, Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Control, Confined Space Entry, Respirator Use and Forklift Operation or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment.

Ability to possess and maintain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) security clearance and requirements.

Must be able to respond within 60 minutes or less to the Public Works Administrative offices for after-hours calls or emergencies prior to the end of probationary period.

Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Driver's License.

Capable of routine decision making regarding assessment of immediate situations, available options, and selection of appropriate methods and procedures, material availability and ordering, equipment utilization and response to customer issues in the field.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

This individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above).

Applicants are encouraged to include a resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted / considered.

Position is open until filled.

First review of applications will occur after 8 : 00 am on December 5, 2025

Applications must include a resume to be considered.

• Please do not include personal or protected information in attached resumes or cover letters, this includes your birth date, age, dates of education, and graduation dates.