Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

Salary

$23.96 - $25.16 Hourly

Location

710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur dAlene, ID

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00066

Department

Parks, Recreation & Building Maintenance

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

The Building Maintenance Worker performs skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings and facilities. Knowledge of boilers, HVAC, and mechanical systems is required. The position oversees the Custodian position. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Superintendent. Three to four years of general construction experience is preferred. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public building and outdoor environment with exposure to electrical and mechanical systems, hazardous chemicals, and occasional exposure to inclement weather. Some tasks require working in confined spaces and on building roofs.

Examples of Duties

(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Performs and supervises skilled maintenance work on City buildings, grounds, equipment, and machinery;
• Monitors the operation of and supervises and performs maintenance of boilers, HVAC systems, and mechanical systems in City buildings and facilities;
• Supervises custodial staff, including scheduling and making assignments, performance evaluations, and coaching and mentoring;
• Inventories and orders custodial supplies;
• Maintains and repairs all electrical components including, but not limited to, fixtures, bulbs, switches, wiring, outlets, ballasts, and various electric motors;
• Performs general carpentry and light construction;
• Works with vendors and contractors on projects, as needed;
• Responds to immediate and urgent repair requests;
• Responds to managements, supervisors, co-workers and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;
• Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Escorts vendors and contractors working in restricted and non-restricted areas;
• On call to respond to emergency situations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• Three (3) to four (4) years of general construction experience preferred;
• Idaho Drivers License required; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Supplemental Information

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of maintaining electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems;
• Methods, materials, and tools required for performing light construction, including, but not limited to, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related crafts;
• Use of hand tools;
• Use of power tools;
• Use of light equipment including, but not limited to, bucket truck and forklift;
• Employee supervision, review, scheduling, and mentoring methods and objectives;
• Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate, maintain, and perform repairs to City electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems;
• Schedule routine maintenance of City electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems;
• Manage work orders, including setting priorities and responding to urgent and immediate requests;
• Schedule and supervise the work of vendors and contractors on work not performed in-house;
• Supervise, schedule, make assignments, review and evaluate the work, and mentor assigned custodial staff;
• Operate hand tools;
• Operate power tools;
• Operate light equipment;
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and diagrams;
• Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports;
• Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
• Perform duties to supervisors expectations;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder and hydraulic lift, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, reach with hands and arms, and move through unfamiliar buildings. The employee frequently works in confined spaces and on building rooftops. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and, infrequently, up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and that includes exposure to chemicals and occasional inclement weather.

The City of Coeur dAlene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.

Retirement & Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits, www.persi.idaho.gov
• 401k & 457 investment plans

Medical

• Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
• Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage
• Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.

Dental:

• Blue Cross of Idaho
• Willamette Dental
• Northwest Dental Benefits
• 100% employer paid for employee and dependents

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

• Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid
• Supplement life insurance available

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- Pre and post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The city makes tax-free contributions into the eligible employees account on a monthly basis. www.hraveba.org

Paid Leave:

• 11 paid holidays
• 8, 10 or 18 hours vacation per month (depending on CBA), increasing with years of service
• 10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month

Other Option Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• AFLAC-Colonial Life
• Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse
• Wellness Benefit

Employer City of Coeur dAlene

Address 710 E Mullan Ave

Coeur dAlene, Idaho, 83814