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Salt Lake City Corporation Maintenance Specialist II-Facilities (May be Underfilled) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Maintenance Specialist II-Facilities (May be Underfilled)
Job Description:
Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet City Standards. Guides less-skilled staff in completing shared work assignments. Assists Trade staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire, safety and keys/security systems.
About the Position:
The Facilities Team is now seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Specialist! In this role, you will provide maintenance and repairs to City buildings, including the City & County Building, Public Safety Building, Parks & Public Lands Building, Sorenson Multicultural Center, Smith’s Ballpark, every Salt Lake City fire station, and many more.
About the Team:
We are currently a team of 28 supporting the operations. Facilities is carefully organized in work groups and utilizes communication tools that facilitate a natural workflow. Maintenance work requires the right person, experience, knowledge, equipment, and resources to efficiently complete the work. Technology allows technicians to communicate, access information, and create accurate records to establish accountability and good stewardship. Each team member knows and acknowledges the importance of their contribution to the common effort.
Position Salary Range:
Level II : $21.64 - $28.48/hr
Level I : $19.78 - $26.04/hr
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities.
Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components. Tests system components, devices and evaluates performance.
Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, and lubrication orders.
Performs service and preventative maintenance on equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies external service providers to make repairs or perform warranty work when necessary.
Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.
Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems for lighting or energy management systems and troubleshoots control system problems.
Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so the Facilities division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders. May monitor work orders assigned to others and assist in managing work orders.
Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities. Knows and understands all safety procedures. Trains less-skilled staff on safety procedures related to facilities operations. Maintains appropriate records and reports.
Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
Recordkeeping and regulations, including use of automated record systems; OSHA workplace health, safety standards and procedures. Maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records; respond to service requests; monitor and manage work orders in the computerized maintenance management system; access and set automated control systems.
Train employees on a variety of tools and power equipment.
Plan and coordinate work; track and plan preventative maintenance work; maintain records and reports in computerized and written formats.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level II :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of facilities maintenance, construction, or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Forklift driver certification required within six months of employment.
Obtain a building operators certificate within one year of hire.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, and operations manuals.
Demonstrated knowledge of power and hand tools used in facilities maintenance.
Demonstrated knowledge of computers used for recordkeeping and automated system controls.
Level I :
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of general work experience, including trades or labor. Education or training the facilities maintenance trades may be substituted for work experience.
Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
Demonstrated knowledge of tools, recordkeeping and workplace safety procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer use.
Desired Qualifications:
Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B.
Certificates or licenses in facility maintenance crafts or trades.
OSHA 10-hour certification.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes.
Frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching below and above shoulders.
Must be able to perform heavy labor, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
Unconventional working hours including long shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Public Services- Facilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slcgov.com.
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.