Facilities Maintenance Technician bei Center City District

Description

Facilities Maintenance Technician- Full Time

Weekends & Holidays Required 

Must be able to work outside, on feet, for extended periods of time.

We are currently interviewing for the Evening shift, requires a weekend day of work. 

Center City District is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician, to assist with the operation and maintenance of four parks, three cafes, fountains, and ponds the CCD owns or manages in Center City Philadelphia and also the management of the streetscape and public environment and set up and breakdown of Events

The work hours will be determined depending on the season. Work schedule includes weekends and may vary seasonally. Flexibility in availability is a requirement of this position. Typical schedule Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday shifts starting as early as 6am and ending 11pm on certain days.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance and minor plumbing repairs.Maintenance and minor electrical repairs
• Daily park services; to include opening and closing of the parks, maintaining the park furniture 
• Setting up and breaking down events
• Being present for events to represent Center City District
• Work outside in all elements in Center City 
• Inform  appropriate staff members of other service needs; including general maintenance and repairs of materials and equipment stored at offsite facility
• Ensure usage of proper safety regulations in accordance with OSHA, procedures, and practices
• Maintain records related to assignments, projects and activities
• The daily completion off all departmental required logs
• Assist in the coordination and removal of snow and ice during periods of inclement weather with staff and contractors, may be required to shovel snow
• Notify management concerning the need for any repairs to water feature operations, pavement or granite, all furniture and lights inside the parks, as well as any building structure issues inside the parks
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours including seasonal hour changes

These are the essential functions of the position; other duties may be assigned. Incumbents will be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire job related skills and perform other work as required.

Requirements

•  Ability to work with others and interacting with diverse customers while maintaining appropriate interactions 
• Ability to follow directions and follow set up and break down of structures and events
• Ability to work with basic power tools
• Ability to work with and repair small motorized equipment preferred
• Able to work alone or in groups, in all weather conditions and be self-motivated
• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and or technology
• Able to work at heights up to 35ft while using a lift
• Strong commitment to the quality of the public environment
• Strong understanding of safety practices and commitment to maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to pass a background investigation including criminal history and child abuse clearance, reference check, and physical and drug screening.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, working at heights up to 35ft while using a lift, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 75 lbs. while performing job duties. · Ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.