Construction & Maintenance Specialist I

Salt Lake County • West Jordan, UT

3d

About The Position

Provides semi-skilled general labor services associated with landscaping, construction, maintenance, and repair work on facilities, fixtures, and equipment.

Requirements

• One (1) year of closely related experience in a field related to delivery service, custodial, grounds, or construction maintenance.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
• Some Departments may require a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire AND/OR attainment of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform facilities and grounds construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Grounds maintenance and gardening (care of flowers, shrubs, trees, fertilizing, etc.)
• Preventive maintenance techniques
• Standard Safety Practices and procedures common to facilities and grounds construction
• General knowledge of contracting methods, such as building and framing walls, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and the safety procedures associated with all these procedures
• Proper hand and power tools needed for assigned tasks, their usage, and safety measures when using them
• Cleaning methods and techniques, sanitation principles, fire codes, and proper use of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Proper safety measures and precautions to take when working in buildings and around the public
• General geography of Salt Lake County
• Skills and Abilities to: Respond to public and co-workers' inquiries in a courteous and positive manner
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools needed to accomplish assigned tasks
• Interact and communicate effectively with other trade professionals, facility staff, and the public
• Act and work independently with minimum supervision, make decisions, and prioritize tasks
• Follow written and verbal instructions and procedures
• Prepare and maintain proper records and reports

Responsibilities

• Transports and operates light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Operates and performs general maintenance on facility service vehicles and custodial and grounds equipment.
• Maintains facility grounds, which may include: cutting grass, weeding, watering, aerating, fertilizing, seeding turf, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, trimming shrubbery, and snow removal.
• Maintains and operates assigned hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Prepares a variety of routine records and reports and maintains records of work requests, routine equipment maintenance, and safety records.
• Assists with loading and unloading dock deliveries and shipments.
• Assists trade personnel in performing diverse construction and maintenance tasks.
• Keeps alert for facility problems that could be safety or security issues.
• Picks up and distributes cleaning supplies within facilities.
• Assembles/disassembles, designs, relocates, and repairs Steelcase partitions, workstations, shelving, and other office furniture.
• Changes exterior lights and parking lot lights, and performs parking lot striping, roof maintenance, and window cleaning.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contribution
• Medical coverage, including a 100% County-paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year, or a Flexible Spending Account
• 100% County-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability options
• Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees