Construction & Maintenance Specialist I Library

JOB SUMMARY

Provides semi-skilled general labor services associated with landscaping construction maintenance and repair work on facilities fixtures and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of closely related experience in a field related to delivery service custodial grounds or construction maintenance.

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 in this position. Will 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 heavy-duty equipment.
• Operates and performs general maintenance on facility service vehicles and custodial and grounds equipment.
• Maintains facility grounds including cutting grass weeding watering aerating fertilizing seeding turf installing and maintaining sprinkler systems trimming shrubbery and snow removal.
• Maintains and operates assigned hand tools power tools and equipment.
• Prepares a variety of routine records and reports and maintains records of work requests routine equipment maintenance and safety records.
• Assists with loading and unloading dock deliveries and shipments.
• Assists trade personnel in performing diverse construction and maintenance tasks.
• Remains alert for facility issues that could pose safety or security risks.
• Picks up and distributes cleaning supplies within facilities.
• Assembles/disassembles designs relocates and repairs Steelcase partitions workstations shelving and other office furniture.
• Changes exterior and parking lot lights performs parking lot striping and performs roof maintenance and window cleaning.

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.)
• Preventative maintenance techniques
• Standard Safety Practices and procedures common to facilities and grounds construction
• General knowledge of 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; lifting pushing pulling and carrying objects over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with some assistance): 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.

Positions within the Salt Lake County Jail (a locked-down facility) involve direct contact with prisoners and may expose staff to stress due to human behavior in a jail environment.