Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Part-Time

This position maintains the condition of City facilities and perimeter grounds by providing maintenance, repairs and custodial services to the building in order to maintain safe and comfortable conditions.

This is a part-time position. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• Repairs plumbing problems including leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.

• Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.

• Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.

• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves and associated wiring.

• Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.

• Assists in the preparation of inspections.

• Performs light maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, dry walling, light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, and the installation of flooring materials.

• Performs snow removal and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.

• Cleans, sanitizes and ensures proper disposal of waste materials, include body fluids or other hazardous materials.

• Organizes and maintains stock of maintenance and janitorial supplies.

• Performs custodial services.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades or a closely related field; and one (1) year experience with building mechanicals, operations and repair of basic facilities operating systems, including  security, fire suppression, heating and cooling, and other related systems; OR
• High School diploma or GED equivalent AND four (4) years of related experience with building mechanicals, operations and repair of basic facilities operating systems, including  security, fire suppression, heating and cooling, and other related systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Basic proficiency with office computers and related applications.

• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.   Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires moderate/heavy physical work lifting weights of 75 pounds; and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, riding and other similar body movements, etc.

• Work requires occasional contact with dust, noise, poor lighting, hot and cold temperatures, all types of weather conditions; exposure to hazards. Use of and care of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.

• Duties require work to be performed in undesirable physical conditions in which extreme noise, and hazards from moving equipment requiring constant safety considerations in the performance of duties.

• Work has standard vision requirements.

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

• Work is performed at city buildings and outside.

• Exposures include working in dangerous environments around moving mechanical parts.

• Worker is exposed to seasonal extreme outside weather conditions.

Examination Information:

Experience Questionnaire:  to evaluate type and level of related experience.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications:  To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note:  The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at http://www.rochesterhills.org. This position is posted until filled however, first consideration will be given to applicants who apply by May 3, 2024.

Note Regarding Starting Wage:  Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps.  New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City's annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant's skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.