Posting number: 26288
Department: Management Services
Division: Support Services
Job classification: Building Maintenance Specialist
Posting type: External & Internal
Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance
Are you a skilled, dependable professional who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, functional, and welcoming for the community? The City of Thornton is looking for a Building Maintenance Specialist to join our dedicated Building Maintenance team.
Our team includes 10 Building Maintenance Specialists and 2 Building Maintenance Supervisors who work together to maintain and care for 52 City buildings and facilities. From routine maintenance and repairs to responding to unexpected needs, our team plays an essential role in keeping City operations running smoothly and ensuring our facilities are safe and well-maintained for employees and the community.
In our collaborative environment, clear and timely communication is essential. Our team typically communicates throughout the day using text messages and email to coordinate work, respond to facility needs, share updates, and stay connected while working across multiple locations.
This position participates in a required on-call rotation to respond to urgent building and facility needs outside of regular business hours. Employees assigned to the on-call rotation receive on-call pay in addition to their regular compensation.
If you’re a motivated and dedicated professional with a passion for skilled building maintenance and serving the community, we’d love to see your application!
Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep and operation of City buildings.
Please note the references you provide with your application should be professional references. Examples include current or former supervisors, coworkers, clients, etc.
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Performs skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep and operation of City buildings and facilities.
Evaluates work projects, estimating time, materials, equipment, and staff needed.
Assists in identifying and retaining outside contractors to perform skilled trades tasks; prepares time lines and specifications; coordinates, monitors, and reviews contractors' work.
Repairs and constructs walls and partitions; installs, replaces, and repairs doors; paints or stains cabinets, woodwork, fixtures and equipment. Installs ceilings and carpets. Repairs roofs.
Repairs plumbing, replacing broken fixtures, fixing leaks, and cleaning stopped drains.
Assists in renovating, remodeling, and repairing building interiors and exteriors.
Inspects, maintains and replaces fire alarm systems. Inspects, maintains and repairs lights, fixtures, wiring, breaker boxes, and electrical switches.
Responds to on-site inquiries from the public and responds to building maintenance concerns or complaints.
May exercise supervisory authority in absence of supervisor.
May inspect heating and air-conditioning systems for proper functions and perform routine and preventive maintenance.
May repair, replace, or maintain elements of swimming pool heating and filtration systems.
May provide functional supervision to seasonal or contract labor.
May be required to work overtime.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED; two years of building maintenance experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a safe driving record.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of building maintenance.
Knowledge of applicable state, federal and city building codes.
Knowledge of safety procedures in building maintenance.
Skill in evaluating work projects, estimating time and determining materials, equipment and staff needed.
Skill in renovating, remodeling, and repairing building interiors, exteriors and systems.
Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in building maintenance, such as hand tools and light equipment including power drills, power saws, and lifts.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with instructions and equipment manuals.
Ability to perform routine inspections of facilities and systems effectively.
Ability to coordinate, monitor and review the work of outside contractors.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to use standard office equipment, personal computer and job-related computer applications including electronic mail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors and the general public.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature. The employee is subject to environmental conditions, outside environmental conditions, both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin, is frequently in close quarters, and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is located just north of Denver, and is the sixth largest city in Colorado.
The City of Thornton is a great place to live, work, grow and play. Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. The city's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton has aggressively pursued recreation programs with nearly 1,000 acres of land developed or designated for public parks. The numerous lighted tennis courts, athletic fields, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, recreation centers and gymnasiums offer recreation opportunities for people of all ages and activity levels. Our location provides an ideal environment for business, recreation, and residences.
