Mediabistro logo
job logo

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Metro Water Recovery, Brighton, CO, United States


Responsibilities
Assists with a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to maintenance of Metro’s facilities. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Assists with grounds work, including watering, mowing, repair of landscape damage; mixes and applies herbicides, adjusts, repairs, and installs sprinkler system piping and valves up to 4-inch supply systems. Performs snow removal activities.

Assists with office maintenance repair work such as replacing lamps, door maintenance/repair, toilet and sink removal/repair, ice machine maintenance/repair, minor plumbing and drain maintenance.

Assists with manual labor such as sweeping, mopping, shoveling, heavy lifting (and team lifting) during equipment set up/removal, and materials handling.

Assists semi-skilled, unlicensed trades work on a regular basis in multiple trades areas including, carpentry, locksmith, glazing, dry wall, minor mechanical maintenance, minor plumbing, air filter changes, painting preparation and painting.

Sets up and moves offices including the removal and installation of modular office furniture and computers.

Services and cleans automotive vehicles, weed/lawn mowers, pressure washers, sprayers, and other equipment.

Operates computers to receive work assignments/information and report work progress.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:

Safety methods, processes, and procedures

Skilled at:

Basic maintenance

Operating basic tools and lawn equipment

Ability to:

Work safely in a group with supervision

Operate basic computer tasks and email

Follow verbal and written instructions

Read procedures, manuals, Safety Data Sheet precautions, parts breakdowns and work order directions

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Perform basic arithmetic calculations

Use measurement devices

Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment

Think and act strategically in an organizational "Big Picture" context

Identify problems, craft effective solutions, act decisively and demonstrate good judgement

Education, License, and Certifications
Graduation from high school or GED.

Typical Work Environment
Wet/Humidity conditions; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Work in confined spaces; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands
(max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 80 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 50 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing

#J-18808-Ljbffr