If you are an Internal City Employee Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

Salary Range Minimum:

Salary Range Maximum:

Closing Date:

Job Details:

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is entry-level manual labor and semi-skilled technical work performing routine building and facility maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing etc.) as well as performing general cleaning duties and inspecting buildings for various functionalities.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its routine building maintenance and emphasis on preventive facility maintenance activities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a preestablished check sheet.

Inspects the grounds and parking areas to be free of leaves and debris; and handles any minor clean-up and/or repairs needed.

Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes ballast sockets fuses minor appliances cords etc.) using appropriate hand power and specialty tools.

Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets unclogging of drains trenching and laying new lines replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices etc.).

Performs minor painting carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush sprayer or roller to apply paints stains and varnishes hanging doors fitting locks and handles etc.).

Reconfigures installs positions and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture wall panels work surfaces storage bins lighting file cabinets etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand power and specialty tools dollies and hand trucks.

Sets up tables and chairs for meeting rooms as requested.

Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls refrigerators evaporative coolers floors roofs doors restroom facilities etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers rollers brushes thinners etc.).

Clean rooms hallways lobbies lounges rest rooms corridors elevators stairways parking lots and other work areas.

Order parts and maintain required documents.

Maintains electronic card access system for designed building(s).

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Back up support to the mail room.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and one (1) year of experience in building/facility maintenance work including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid driver license required at time of appointment. Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of tools used in groundskeeping facility maintenance and construction including concrete asphalt drainage or row maintenance.

Knowledge of precautions necessary to perform work safely.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public including angry and/or abusive individuals.

Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to stand walk use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls.

Ability to squat stoop or kneel reach above head and reach forward.

May on occasion be required to sit.

Ability to safely operate a fork truck and other motorized equipment.

Ability to use hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders.

Ability to bend or twist the neck and trunk to perform duties

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities to perform this work include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat; and entering and maneuvering within confined spaces.

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work may require local travel to general government or GRU locations within the Gainesville area.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like on-site tness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability contact recruiting at or by calling .