Construction & Maintenance Specialist II

JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine and basic work in general maintenance repairs fabrications remodeling and construction commonly represented by the maintenance and construction trades in maintaining and upgrading existing facilities grounds and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience in related building maintenance and/or construction trade.

A valid Drivers License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a county vehicle.

Some Departments may require a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire AND/OR attainment of a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting this position. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transports and operates light medium and/or heavy-duty equipment.
• Operates and performs general maintenance on service vehicles equipment and assigned hand tools/power tools.
• Prepares a variety of routine records and reports and maintains records of work requests and routine equipment maintenance and safety records.
• Assists with loading and unloading dock deliveries and shipments.
• Troubleshoots and performs basic repair and building maintenance involving electrical carpentry plumbing HVAC masonry glazier and painting tasks. Keeps alert for facility problems that could be safety or security issues.
• Performs electrical functions involving plug and play small portable UPSs and light fixtures configures cubicles and workspaces that plug into existing circuits replaces de-energized lamps outlets and switches resets circuit breakers and changes faceplates.
• Performs plumbing functions including changing batteries in faucets and flush valves adding salt to softeners plunging sinks and toilets pouring water in floor drains to eliminate sewer smells tightening toilet seats and repairing lawn sprinklers.
• Changes filters and lubricates motors on HVAC systems.
• Assembles/disassembles designs relocates and repairs modular furniture partitions workstations shelving and other office furniture.
• Maintains facility grounds which may include cutting grass weeding watering aerating fertilizing seeding turf installing and maintaining sprinkler systems trimming shrubbery and snow removal.
• Constructs and maintains curbs gutters waterways sidewalks retaining walls fences and flatwork.
• Changes exterior light bulbs and parking lot light bulbs and performs parking lot striping curb painting and window cleaning.
• Frequent inspection of hooks straps beams and supports for signs of overloading and excess stress.
• May read blueprints schematics hazard warnings and safety instructions. Lays out jobs makes rough sketches showing materials and dimensions estimates labor determines methods materials and time requirements and ensures that code requirements safety regulations and safe work practices are followed.
• May order and maintain stock of materials and supplies. Picks up and distributes cleaning supplies within facilities.
• May assist licensed electricians and plumbers with work/functions requiring a license to perform. Please refer to the CMS II Essential Functions Cheat Sheet for what can or cannot be done without a license in these areas.
• May assist County HVAC technicians with the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment systems air compressors and boilers. Please refer to the CMS II Essential Functions Cheat Sheet for what can or cannot be done without a County HVAC technician.
• May provide locksmith services to all facilities. Installs mechanical and computerized locks; programs and maintains computerized door locks; repairs broken locks on doors cabinets and desks; cuts keys using a key machine. Calls County locksmith when needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Methods materials tools and equipment necessary to perform facilities and grounds construction maintenance and repair work
• Grounds maintenance and gardening (care of flowers shrubs trees fertilizing etc.)
• Preventive maintenance techniques
• Standard Safety Practices and procedures common to facilities and grounds construction
• Contracting methods such as building and framing walls plumbing electrical painting carpentry and the safety procedures associated with all these procedures
• Proper hand and power tools needed for assigned tasks their usage and safety measures when using them
• Cleaning methods and techniques sanitation principles fire codes and proper use of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Proper safety measures and precautions to take when working in buildings and around the public
• General Geography of Salt Lake County

Skills and Abilities to:

• Respond to public and co-workers inquiries in a courteous and positive manner
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools needed to accomplish assigned tasks
• Interact and communicate effectively with other trade professionals facility staff and the public
• Act and work independently with minimum supervision make decisions and prioritize tasks
• Follow written and verbal instructions and procedures
• Prepare and maintain proper records and reports

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive physical labor including lifting pushing pulling and carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance) as well as kneeling bending sitting and standing.

The work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions dirt dust heat cold chemicals smoke and/or loud noises.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Work schedules and hazards vary. May be required to work holidays nights weekends or special events as needed. May be required to work non-typical hours.

The Facilities Department is hiring two full-time Construction & Maintenance Specialist II positions (40 hours per week). One position will focus primarily on painting and the other will focus on carpentry with an emphasis on cabinetry experience.