Building Maintenance Worker I bei Homestead, City of

About the Department

General Function:
Common maintenance and repair of all City facilities and other duties as required in the maintenance of facilities. Instructions from foreman are specific in nature and work is subject to inspection during progress and upon completion. Knowledge of general construction techniques.

Reports To:
Facility Manager
Building Maintenance Foreman

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Position Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Repairs and maintains physical structures of City facilities using hand and power tools.
• Replaces defective electrical switches and other fixtures.
• Paints structures and repairs woodwork with carpenter’s tools.
• Performs minor construction work as required.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs plaster dry wall and masonry walls.
• Safeguards assigned equipment and tools.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day.  The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must have previous experience in painting and carpentry work, construction, and maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions and perform work according to approved and recognized safety standards.
• Must pass a hands-on skills test.
• Must possess a valid Florida CDL Drivers License with a clean driving record, or obtain a CDL within one year.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:
The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Other Qualifications

Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran’s Preference Policy:
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.

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