Building Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Building Maintenance Lead

DEPARTMENT : Public Works

RATE CLASS : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Public Works Director

SHIFT : 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM, M-F (Non-standard hours may be required)

JOB SUMMARY : Under direction of the Public Works Director, the Building Maintenance Lead administers a comprehensive Building Maintenance Program for the City of Freeport; provides technical assistance to City staff in areas of responsibility; performs related work as required. The Building Maintenance Lead plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates building maintenance staff and activities in major public works areas, which includes city property, buildings and related structures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education, Licenses / Certifications, & Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

REQUIRED :

• Education : High school diploma or GED.
• Licenses / Certifications : Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 90-days of hire, and have a satisfactory driving record. Maintain appropriate licenses for area of responsibility.
• Experience : Five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of buildings / facilities is preferred.

PREFERRED :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following :

DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES :

OTHER DUTIES : This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Building Maintenance Lead and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore, working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

SKILLS IN / ABILITY TO :

KNOWLEDGE OF : Principles, practices, methods and materials for municipal maintenance projects and activities; principles, practices and techniques related to building maintenance, and facilities; supervisory principles and methods, including goal setting, budget preparation and administration and employee supervision; safety practices pertaining to the work; applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and work planning, organization and scheduling techniques.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions : Conditions include working outdoors and / or in a garage environment frequently. Working in inclement weather may be necessary. Working hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of the City. All City employees may be required to report for duty during emergencies to ensure continuity of City services as needed.

Physical : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with co-workers and possibly citizens. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, bend, use hand and finger dexterity, and use physical strength to lift, reach, push, pull, and apply pressure. Work requires the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl. Employee may be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental : While performing the duties of this job, the employee must maintain professional, respectful communications with the general public, co-workers, and supervisors. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, problem-solve, and work under time-constraints. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts. This position may require independent judgement and sound decision-making related to maintenance needed in the absence of supervisory direction.

All municipal employees will be expected to show and maintain a high level of initiative, enthusiasm, and motivation towards the improvement of ALL aspects of the Freeport community. Employees will also be expected to be available for work, to report to work in a dependable and timely fashion, and to be physically and mentally fit to do their assigned work.

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