JOB POSTING: Building Maintenance Specialist (Part-Time)

Principal Function

The Building Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing basic building and property maintenance tasks in the Police Department in order to prevent major breakdowns and delays within the City of Hammond, and all other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Inspects the condition of buildings and properties assigned to the Police Department and determines if alterations or repairs are needed.
2. Performs basic building and property maintenance tasks, e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction, painting, etc., in order to prevent major breakdowns and delays, and to improve the cosmetics of the building and property.
3. Assists the Police Lieutenant in determining when to hire outside contractors, architects, and engineers to complete maintenance work.
4. Supervises the vendors who provide preventative and general maintenance of HVAC, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
5. Conducts routine maintenance on the HVAC and boiler systems by replacing filters, belts, and general cleaning.
6. Changes ballasts, lights, receptacles, and completes minor electrical repairs in all buildings.
7. Mows the lawn, pulls weeds, and trims bushes and trees, as needed.
8. Performs snow removal and salt applications on Police Department assigned properties to include: the parking lots, sidewalks, etc., as needed.
9. Changes oil and conducts other routine maintenance tasks on equipment, as needed.
10. Picks-up trash around and in buildings and on the property, as needed.
11. Moves file cabinets, desks, and other furniture, as needed.
12. Hangs pictures, poster boards, and other related office equipment, as needed.
13. Loads and unloads trucks, as needed.
14. Documents all routine and preventative maintenance tasks performed.
15. Communicates with and between all city offices/departments, and the Police Lieutenant, as needed.
16. Attends all meetings, conferences, training sessions, etc., as required by the City of Hammond and the department.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, all employees at the City of Hammond should demonstrate the following competencies:    

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Public Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one’s emotions under control; Solicits feedback to improve service.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and is willing to try new things; Gives and welcomes feedback from team members; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions verbally and in a written format; Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar; Reads and interprets written information; Presents numerical data effectively, as required by the job.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes the essential duties and responsibilities of the job correctly and on time; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments, as required; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Participates in meetings; Supports the municipality’s goals and values; Represents the municipality in a positive manner when engaged in outside activities.

Job–related Competencies

To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; and an Associate’s Degree (A.A.) from a university or vocational college in building maintenance, mechanical engineering, construction, or related field is desired; and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous building maintenance, construction, or engineering experience in a municipality or government-related job is required.

Other Skills and Abilities

The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• A working knowledge of the geography of the City of Hammond is required.
• The knowledge of basic mathematical skills is required.
• A basic understanding and knowledge of preventative and general building maintenance and construction tasks as they relate to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC is required.
• A basic understanding in the use of and knowledge of preventative and general maintenance with equipment to include: various hand and power tools, and vehicles is required.
• The ability to document routine and maintenance activities in a concise and thorough manner while paying attention to detail is required.
• A basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) rules and regulations with regards to material safety data sheets (MSDSs), bloodborne safety, lock-out tag-out, proper lifting, the proper use of tools and machinery, etc. and the safety of employees in the department is required.
• The ability to make proper measurements for the purchasing and installing of building materials is required.
• A basic knowledge of AC and DC voltage, the National Electrical Code and how to operate and understand various electrical test equipment is required.
• A basic knowledge of all municipal operations within the City of Hammond is required.
• A working knowledge of Police Department policies, procedures, standards, internal controls, and work methods is required.
• Familiarity with government agencies, consultants, contractors, and vendors associated with the Police Department is required.
• The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationships with the public, vendors and other City of Hammond departments is required.
• The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to access and determine a problem and come up with a sound rational conclusion or solution in a maintenance or construction-related environment is required.
• The ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment while providing exceptional customer service is required.
• The ability to recognize confidential information and to keep that information confidential as required by state statutes and internal office processes, procedures, and guidelines is required.
• The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements as determined by the Director is required.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to move up to 50 pounds and may use a cart, dolly, or other assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three–dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here 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 duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather), and the risk of electrical shock and vibration when working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required on a job site may include: safety harness, ear protection, gloves, rubber steel-toed boots, safety glasses/goggles, hard hat, hair covering, protective coat, safety vest, hazmat suit, and various respirators to include: dust mask, chemical cartridge, and/or supplied air, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The department will provide all PPE as required by the job.

The Support Services division of the Police Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and this job may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends and on holidays, as needed. The employee will be required to drive City of Hammond vehicles in the performance of job duties. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required and the employee must be able to be insured by the city.

LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED