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City of Bartow

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST III

City of Bartow, Bartow, Florida, United States, 33830

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Performs skilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects. Operates specialized equipment in connection with task. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs to building systems and equipment necessary to maintain the safety and operation of City Facilities

Performs repairs and preventative maintenance to the facilities infrastructure and essential systems such as (but not limited to) plumbing, minor electrical, and minor HV/AC

Responsible for assessing facilities and their infrastructure to discover issues and address them before they worsen

Provide oversight of vendors when work is being done

Performs administrative duties such as (but not limited to) tracking cost, estimating and ordering materials, and updating project progress.

Responsible for completing tasks with little direct oversight

Order/Purchase necessary supplies and materials to complete repairs or perform routine maintenance

Troubleshoots and formulates a plan for necessary materials and tools to complete repairs

Inspect all tools and equipment to ensure proper operating conditions and report any damage to your direct supervisor and necessary parties

Responsible for keeping a safe, clean, and orderly work area, ensuring that any necessary safety signage or safety barriers are in place before the commencement of work.

Assisting on various projects/tasks as needed.

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on buildings and amenities.

Responsible for managing their assigned workload and completing task according to priority.

Schedule assigned tasks with necessary internal customers.

Act as lead technician and train less senior maintenance workers.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining City issued vehicle and equipment, following the prescribe vehicle/equipment maintenance plan set by Cities fleet department

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead repairs/remodels on facilities

Ensure safety protocols and procedures are being followed

Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers

Knowledge of general carpentry and repair

Ability to use hand tools and power tools

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Be familiar with safety protocols and regulations to avoid hazards and injuries

A broad knowledge of technical skills can help maintenance works diagnose and fix problems with machinery

Use critical thinking to approach problems and best identify the strengths and weaknesses of a particular way of doing things and provide relevant solutions as needed

Consider relative costs and benefits related to decisions

Understand the potential outcomes and weighing potential risks before formulating a plan

Education and Experience: Highschool diploma or equivalent;3 to 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

Valid Florida Driver’s License required

Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Possess an aptitude and willingness to learn

On-the-job training is offered

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills:

Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Mental Demands:

Required to use written and oral communication skills

Read and interpret data, information and documents

Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.

All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.

As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.

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