Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
Building Maintenance Worker Duties & Responsibilities
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Building Maintenance Worker Qualifications
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Education for Building Maintenance Worker
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the building maintenance worker job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Associate Degree in Business, Education, Engineering, Technical, Humanities and Social Sciences, Communication, Faculty, Exercise Science, Health, Nursing
Skills for Building Maintenance Worker
Desired skills for building maintenance worker include:
Desired experience for building maintenance worker includes:
Building Maintenance Worker Examples
Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
- Perform scheduled custodial duties, paint, scrape, power wash and other projects as assigned, fill and maintain the cardboard baler
- Perform light maintenance (e.g., change light bulbs, unstop toilets, clean carpets, duct work, set-up conference rooms, ) as needed
- Assist warehouse personnel, outside contractors and maintenance personnel on special maintenance projects as directed
- At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete all required paperwork
- Performs electrical maintenance to include but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures
- Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment
- HVAC certified, chiller unit, roof top units
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs electrical and lighting equipment and components, knowledge of 480 volt 3 phase, 277 volt 3 phase, 120 volt a/c
- Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs various plumbing systems
- Maintains a very stringent Preventive Maintenance program required by client
- Possess a valid DC, VA or MD driver's license, and if hired, qualifies as a University authorized driver
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds (often more), and to walk, climb stairs, work on scaffolds, lifts and ladders more than12 feet in length
- Ability to perform maintenance and repair on natural gas heaters
- Ability to install, maintain and repair interior and exterior lighting systems including transformers and ballast used in fluorescent lighting
- Knowledge and skills to check and change HVAC filters, clean evaporative cooling systems and filters, adjust float levels, confirm pump and blower function, check water heater function, add salt to water softeners
- Two years of experience in the performance of semi-skilled building maintenance work, or one year as a Building Maintenance Worker
Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
- Tests and inspects facilities equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required
- Inspects and lubricates freezer and cooler doors and perform needed repairs
- Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations
- Performs building and grounds maintenance and general upkeep duties as needed
- Assist Facilities Manager and other personnel with installations, modifications, adjustments and replacement of tools, equipment and any other maintenance projects as assigned
- Performs scheduled custodial duties, paint, scrape, power wash and other projects as assigned
- Perfoms light maintenance (e.g., change light bulbs, unstop toilets, cleans carpets, duct work, set-up confrence rooms, ) as needed
- Assist warehouse personnel, outside contractors and maintenance personnel and special projects as directed
- At end of shift, seure all equipment, perfom general housekeeping duties and complete any required closing work
- Perfoms other related duties as assigned
- Ability to effectively work individually or in teams with diverse groups
- Knowledge and ability to use soft soldering equipment
- Knowledge and ability to use electrical multi-meter and amp probe
- Ability to test electrical wall switches and receptacles for normal operations
- Ability to repair free-standing light fixtures
- Ability to test electrical wall switches & receptacles for normal operations
Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
- Responsible for OSHA compliance
- Respond to campus emergencies as needed
- Load furniture and equipment minimizing transit damage
- Perform non-skilled duties normally associated with other trades, such as, changing air conditioning/heating filters, vacuuming fan coil units, replacing damaged ceiling tiles, oiling door hinges and changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Other cleaning and building maintenance duties as assigned by managers/supervisors
- Perform routine preventative maintenance as scheduled on building-related issues and identify components requiring maintenance or repairs outside the normal schedule
- Oversee & schedule regular equipment inspections, fire alarm, kitchen exhaust system
- General Maintenance - Filter replacement and cleaning, Ceiling and floor tile, replacement and repair, Light-Bulb Replacement, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical work, Wall repairs/spackle, sand and paint
- Upkeep and preservation of tools & equipment
- Cleaning and other related duties as required
- Ability to safeguard key, tools and equipment
- Ability to maintain and repair garbage disposals, ventilation fans, including repair of refrigerator door switches, defrost timers, and freezer fans
- Facility maintenance related certifications, education, and training preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a facilities maintenance worker position
- Possesses a broad base of knowledge, skill, and ability in various maintenance and repair disciplines (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) Welding and fabrication skills preferred
- Ability to safely operate a variety of motor vehicles
Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
- Small equipment operation such as walk behind mowers, string trimmers
- Occasional emergency on-call
- Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, valves, and other plumbing assemblies as required
- Performs minor repair and/or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, and appliances as required, , fans, emergency and exit lights, Informs staff/students who may be inconvenienced or affected
- Inspect and document all equipment and systems in the facility, including the mechanical room, electrical room, valve room, kitchen and laundry room
- Record information from meters and gauges at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
- Notify managers about the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Responsible for scheduling and conducting facility fire drills
- Attend monthly Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings as directed or required
- Drive vehicles required to perform work
- Common tools, materials, equipment and methods used in repair work in the plumbing trade and in electrical, heating, ventilating and refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair
- General knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, and basic welding techniques
- Technical knowledge and skill to perform minor carpentry work and repairs
- Must have successfully completed the following training
- Seven years of relevant experience in complex building maintenance
- Proven strong customer service by presenting a professional appearance and effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students in a helpful and respectful manner
Building Maintenance Worker Job Description
- Cleans plumbing, HVAC flues, ducts and connecting pipes, using power and hand tools
- Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to job sites, including vans and light trucks
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to operating systems and fixtures
- Mows and trims lawns and shrubbery, using mowers, hand power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds
- Notifies supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Requests supplies, tools and equipment needed for repair and maintenance duties
- Cleans and inspects boiler
- Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems
- Replaces broken windows
- Performs minor repairs of electrical outlets and wiring
- Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationships with members of the campus community
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the University's needs
- Ability to safely lift, carry, move, push and pull 50 lbs
- Two years of experience performing semi-skilled building maintenance work or one year as a Building Maintenance Worker
- Ability to perform routine lighting installation
- Skill in reading Standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments