p>Skills (position requirements at entry): - Perform strenuous physical labor with agility and endurance;
- Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner;
- Operate a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner;
- Operate a motor vehicle safely, observing legal and defensive driving practices;
- Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical;
- Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective action;
- Estimate time and material requirements;
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems;
- Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment;
- Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawing, specifications, layouts, blueprints and schematics;
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software;
- Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of facilities maintenance;
- Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of building maintenance and construction;
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situation and needs;
- Understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision;
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records;
- Work independently in the absence of supervision;
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Comply with all pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus five years experience in a wide variety of construction trades with journey level experience in at least one trade, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.