Job Description

Parks & Recreation

Building Maintenance Technician II

Posting Expires: June 8, 2026

Salary: $50,960 annually

General Description and Classification Standards
The purpose of this job is to perform skilled/manual work functions associated with general maintenance of an assigned departments' facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: directing activities, repairing and maintaining facilities and equipment; performing general construction, repair, and installation tasks; performing basic plumbing, welding, electrical, carpentry, masonry, landscaping, and other tasks; and maintaining the workshop area. This position may include duties which include trade specific responsibilities.

Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Participates in more complex and difficult work; serves as lead mechanic to oversee a work crew and/or a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Construction, Repair & Installation
• Perform general construction and repair tasks, including installing/repairing appliances, doors, locks, fences, windows, and plumbing fixtures.
• Repair gutters, roof leaks, and other structural components.
• Assemble furniture and equipment; hang pictures, blinds, guardrails, and fixtures.
• Pull cables and move furniture as needed.
• Conduct basic plumbing, welding, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and landscaping tasks.
• Install and repair plumbing systems, gas pipelines, and fuel pumps; solder pipes; lay tile flooring; troubleshoot minor electrical issues.
Shop & Inventory Maintenance
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of tools, materials, and supplies.
• Order supplies and pick up special parts from vendors as needed.
• Keep shop areas clean and orderly; dispose of refuse properly.
Operational Support
• Perform various tasks and errands such as transporting employees or delivering supplies/equipment.
• Assist other staff as needed and substitute for co-workers during temporary absences.
• Provide training, guidance, and direction to co-workers or assistants; perform supervisory duties when assigned.
Communication & Customer Service
• Respond to routine requests for information or assistance from staff, the public, and other individuals.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding work orders, problems, and emergency situations.
• Answer phones, provide information, relay messages, and direct or return calls as appropriate.
Work Planning & Project Coordination
• Plan and organize daily work routines; set priorities and schedules for task completion.
• Estimate time requirements for tasks and manage personal work schedule accordingly.
• Plan and prepare for special monthly projects.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Operate and maintain various construction and maintenance equipment (e.g., aerial bucket truck, backhoe, arc welder, jackhammer, drill press, hammer drill, pipe threader, pumps, ladders, scaffolding).
• Use a variety of carpentry, masonry, electrical, and hand tools.
• Prepare checklists and perform routine preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, and tools.
• Clean and maintain equipment, supplies, and workshop areas.
Record Keeping & Documentation
• Review blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Receive, complete, and process work orders, invoices, reports, and related documents.
• Prepare and submit maintenance records, work reports, and other required documentation.
Other
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Valid Georgia Driver’s License required
Two years (2) of experience in construction, carpentry, building trades; such as HVAC, plumbing, welding or electrical.

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience
A Georgia’s Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) is preferred.

Licensures and Certifications
See Qualifications.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.