Building Maintenance Worker

City of Arlington
  • Arlington, TX
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    SALARY

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under general supervision, performs a variety of repair, maintenance, and custodial tasks to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of facilities and grounds. Provides support for events, projects, and day-to-day operations while maintaining compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Perform general facility and grounds maintenance, including trash removal, landscaping support, and upkeep of public, staff, and storage areas.
    • Assist in the setup and teardown of facility rooms for events, meetings, and activities, including arranging chairs, tables, and audio/visual equipment.
    • Clean facility areas, perform minor plumbing repairs (e.g., unclogging sinks or toilets), and replace light bulbs and filters.
    • Inspect and maintain facility equipment, tools, and machinery, ensuring they are safe, operational, and properly stored.
    • Maintain and update the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) report and ensure proper handling of chemicals and cleaning supplies.
    • Identify and report potential safety hazards or needed repairs to supervisors.

    OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Prepare, maintain, and update property condition reports, ensuring all details of facility status are accurately documented.
    • Conduct regular inspections of building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and address minor maintenance issues as needed.
    • Collaborate with facilities maintenance staff and external contractors to address complex interior and exterior repair projects.
    • Perform seasonal tasks, such as de-icing sidewalks, pressure washing, and inspecting for weather-related damage.
    • Assist with inventory management of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, placing orders as necessary.
    • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff or management to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
    • Ensure compliance with safety standards, including proper signage, hazard communication, and emergency preparedness procedures.
    • Support sustainability initiatives, such as recycling programs and energy conservation measures, within the facility.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Skill in communicating with others by oral and written means.
    • Ability to clean, organize and maintain storage areas.
    • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
    • Ability to perform physical skills, including but not limited to, climbing, bending, stooping, and standing for
    • long periods of time.
    • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 lbs., and push/pulling up to 25 lbs. for 50 feet.
    • Ability to receive oral and detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations
    • in sound.
    • Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
    • Ability to work in both and indoor and outdoor environment.
    • Incumbent is subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, and chemical hazards
    • Skill with organization and attention to detail.
    • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
    • Ability to work independently under general instructions.
    • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to tablet, PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
    • Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
    • Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
    • Ability to work within a set schedule.

    City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationArlington, TX

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