Maintenance Assistant
Operates, a variety of vehicles, hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignments, as
instructed.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of
the workday.
Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; prepares facilities for special events or meetings as
assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables, and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture,
equipment, and debris following events.
Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
Assists with the City’s animal control activities including assisting in the capture and containment of
stray domestic animals, scanning for microchip and connecting animals with owners, as possible,
including posting photos and descriptions on-line; may transport to available animal shelters and/or
temporarily house in public facilities, as necessary; may contact and coordinate services for certified
trap and release professionals to ensure humane relocation of undomesticated wildlife.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, and basic and preventative building
maintenance.
Proper methods for safe usage, storage, handling, application and disposal of cleaning solvents,
disinfectants, solutions and chemicals.
Use, cleaning and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Basic facility maintenance techniques and materials.
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
Safe driving rules and practices.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public,
vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned
duties and responsibilities.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task
coordination.
Ability to:
Clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
Use and operate a variety of custodial equipment, such as high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner,
wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Learn to perform, and assist in performing, basic and preventative general public works and facilities
maintenance and repair duties.
Learn to use, use, and safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper safety.
Maintain basic records.
Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
Understand and follow written and oral directions.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.