Maintenance Technician (PT)

h2About the Department/h2ppUnder the supervision of the Facilities Coordinator, the maintenance technician performs general and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to City buildings, libraries, pools, City parks, public restrooms, the public works garage, and other related areas./p/ph2Position Duties/h2pul liParticipates in the City's Community Service Program and works with and alongside workers when they are available. /liliParticipates in the general maintenance and repair of City buildings, libraries, pools, City parks, public restrooms, the public works complex and other related areas. /liliRemoves recycling materials in facilities throughout the community /liliStocks supplies, moves delivered items /liliPatches drywall, paints, conducts minor electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs,repairs/replaces fixtures/furnishings, changes light bulbs, and replaces ballasts /liliVacuums, sweeps, cleans carpets, removes right of way debris and animals, sets traffic counters and snow removal. /liliCompletes timesheets and maintains daily work logs of projects completed and the equipment, vehicles, and materials used /liliResponds to inquiries and requests constructively, refers complaints to the assigned /liliSupervisor and represents the department in a positive manner. Adheres to all applicable safety procedures while operating equipment and tools, working with chemicals or electrical sources, accessing confined spaces, and while working in other dangerous situations. Participates in safety training as necessary /liliUtilizes tools and equipment including but not limited to power tools, hand tools, pressure washers, and paint sprayers/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2ppHigh school diploma or equivalent/pul liState of Michigan Vehicle Operator's License, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment /liliAbility to communicate effectively and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing /liliAbility to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, professional contacts, community leaders, the media, and the public /liliAbility to multi-task, problem-solve, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities /liliBasic skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including computers and other related software/li/ulpPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/pul liThree or more years of experience in custodial and facility maintenance and/or knowledge of general building/facility maintenance /liliKnowledge of the methods, procedures, and tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of City buildings, libraries, pools, City parks, public restrooms, public works garage, and other related areas/li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2ppThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of moderate to heavyweight./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors. The office setting environment has a controlled climate where they sit and work on a computer, communicate by telephone, email, or in person, and move around the office to travel to other locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The outdoor environment requires work to take place through the variation of weather events and temperatures./ppDisclaimer/ppThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice/ppEOE/p/p