Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker II
Buildings And Grounds Maintenance Worker IiTerm Of Employment: Full Time
Distinguishing Features Of The Class: This position involves participating in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment. The duties of the position may require basic activities involving standard building trades as well as snow removal, lawn maintenance, etc. Work is performed under the general direction of the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out most assignments. Incumbent is a lead worker and may supervise assigned subordinate buildings, grounds and maintenance staff.
Typical Work Activities: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
Participates in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry tasks; May clean, mow and maintain athletic fields and prepares fields for sporting events and other use; May maintain grounds and motorized equipment and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs; Operates motorized equipment and trains and directs subordinates in their use; Participates in snow removal, including operating a snow plow, loader, backhoe, etc.; Participates in planting, caring and removal of shrubs and trees;
May pick up and deliver food, supplies, equipment and mail as required; Oversees and participates in patching potholes, fixing fences, cleaning and painting lines on parking lots; Supervises and participates in the inspection and repair of storm drainage systems;
Makes inspections of property and equipment to ascertain repair needs; Keeps basic records and reports on maintenance performed and materials used; Performs basic service maintenance on heaters and blowers, including oiling, greasing, cleaning and changing filters; May replace window glass and repair window frames;
Oversees and performs activities such as patching potholes, fixing fences, cleaning and painting lines on parking lots; May assume responsibility for activities of assigned buildings and grounds maintenance staff in the absence of other supervisors.
Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, And Personal Character-Characteristics: Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; good knowledge of standard safety precautions used in working in potentially hazardous situations; good knowledge of the uses of standard mechanical tools and motorized equipment; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and prepare reports; willingness to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of acceptable experience in a position requiring the use of standard hand tools in a mechanical or construction trade or in grounds maintenance.