Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Specialist

DescriptionGENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThis is the fourth of seven levels in the Grounds and Facilities Maintenance series. Incumbents perform specialized maintenance and repairs in one or more trades-based areas, such as electrical, plumbing, concrete work, or carpentry. Responsibilities may include assessing maintenance and repair needs; purchasing necessary supplies; completing repairs; constructing, remodeling, or repairing facilities and playgrounds; welding; operating heavy machinery; performing ADA renovations; and repairing heating and cooling systems. ***PLEASE NOTE: THE BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING TO ADD AN EXPERIENCED TRADESPERSON TO THEIR TEAM. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE PROFICIENT IN HVAC, PLUMBING, AND /OR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. LICENSURE IN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 23, 2026, OR UNTIL FILLED.***Example of DutiesSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Functions: Performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of applicable building structures and/or systems, which may include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or other applicable systems. Installs applicable structures and/or systems in assigned area of responsibility, which may include welding; carpentry, concrete, operating heavy machinery; performing ADA renovations repairing playgrounds to meet STMA standards; and repairing heating and cooling systems. Operates backhoes, excavators, tractors dump trucks, power tools, mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, augers, bucket trucks, post drivers, Estimates the cost of repairs; determines what supplies and equipment are necessary. Monitors and maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and/or other applicable inventory items in assigned area of responsibility; initiates the procurement of replacement items. Performs preventative maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective operations. Trains lower-level staff in the use of heavy equipment, power equipment operations. Prepares and reviews information, logs, invoices, operational records, and reports. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Typical QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year of experience in facilities maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties. License and Certifications Possession of a valid driver's license. (Some positions may require a Class B CDL driver's license.) Supplemental InformationMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIREDKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Procedures and methods related to the area of assignment. Applicable system and structure repair techniques. Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in ground maintenance activities. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes. Inventory principles. Recordkeeping principles. Computers and related software applications. Safe work practices. Skill in: Completing labor, trades, construction, and/or repair projects. Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment. Performing trade maintenance activities. Reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings. Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Inspecting facilities, equipment, and other structures. Monitoring and maintaining inventory. Maintaining records. Using a computer and related software applications. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Physical Requirements: The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night. Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.