Building Maintenance Specialist I for the Airport

The City of Idaho Falls Airport is accepting applications for a Building Maintenance Specialist I.  This position performs a variety entry level semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, locksmith, or painting duties as needed to complete daily building and facilities maintenance, construction and renovation in compliance with approved plans and building codes.

Performs a variety of semi skilled duties related to the construction, maintenance and repair of airport buildings and facilities; performs general maintenance on various types of building components and apparatus, i.e., motors, pumps, valves, bearings, floats, pulleys, belts, switches, relays, plugs, light ballasts, light photo cells, fuses, circuit breakers, timers, transformers, wiring, telephones, fire sensors, door hardware, roofing, floor and ceiling repair, dry wall, painting, caulking, concrete repair, etc.
 
Performs preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment; maintains air conditioning system; boilers, domestic hot water systems, pumps, electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, etc.; assist in preventive maintenance program development.
 
Monitors status of buildings and facilities regarding safety standards; makes recommendations related to the replacement or upgrading of facilities to comply with established safety codes and regulations; under journey level supervision, may assist with routine HVAC, plumbing, and locksmith duties.
 
Performs related duties as assigned.
 
Carpentry: Performs rough and finish carpentry; maintains physical aspects of city buildings such as window and door frames, woodwork; fabricates shelving, repairs furniture; fabricates furniture; participates in all carpentry aspects of new construction, i.e., footings, foundations, framing, plumbing, electrical and electronic wiring, insulation, sheet rocking, painting, masonry, roofing, etc.
 
Masonry: Performs custom concrete work; sets forms, pours cement, finishes flat work; may apply custom designing and stamping for effect and beautification; seals surfaces; lays brick, block and stone; may participate in pouring footings and foundations for new or remodel construction.
 
Painting:  Tapes and textures sheet rock wall surfaces; performs custom painting of facility interiors and exteriors; masks various areas to protect surfaces; applies primers and various finish coats; utilizes hand brushes, air brush and sprayers; applies paints, varnish, stain, etc.

Electrical: performs installation of electrical systems, backup power systems, switching equipment etc.; maintains, repairs, replaces electrical components; maintains light fixtures, outlets, extension poles, connections, switches, and routine wiring; monitors mechanical apparatus such as motors, belts, pulleys etc. to assure proper operation; may perform routine maintenance of telephone equipment.
 
 HVAC: Performs preventive maintenance on building and facility systems and equipment; maintains HVAC system, including VAC boxes; calibrates thermostats; electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, actuators, etc.; maintains boilers, domestic hot water systems and pumps.
 
 Plumbing: Performs installation and repair of plumbing piping and fixtures, assures proper pump size to achieve required pressure; performs routine and complex plumbing; clears and cleans drain obstructions; maintains sinks, urinals, toilets; runs plumbing lines for new construction, sets new fixtures.
 
 Locksmith: Performs locksmith duties in the installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic locks and related parts; cuts new, replacement or duplicate keys; repair, open and remove locks; operate a variety of equipment, key cutters, grinders, locksmith picks etc.; repairs all door problems and installs new hardware when needed; re-pin new and existing padlocks and cylinders to the master key system; alters lock combinations as requested.

Airport Facilities & Equipment: Performs duties to maintain Airport specific equipment and tools, including, but not limited to Passenger Boarding Bridges, lighting control systems, PA systems, Garage doors, baggage conveyor belt systems, and other airport specific systems and equipment. 

Performs seasonal duties as needed to maintain airport environs; performs snow removal, utilizes various hand and power tools, ladders, lifts and vehicles in the maintenance of  airport facilities.
 
Operates equipment such as tractor, snowplow, sander and pick-up truck; operators hand equipment such as mowers, chain saws etc., as required; inspects vehicles and equipment daily and performs routine maintenance; maintains logs and records on airport vehicles and equipment; advises supervisor on equipment and vehicle requirements and needs, could be required to review specifications for equipment or vehicles.
   
 Assists the Custodial team when necessary - cleans and maintains facilities; monitors, orders, inventories and stocks cleaning materials, maintenance supplies, tools and equipment.

Performs routine and non-routine inspections of the Airport facilities. Responds to airport security incidents and alarms, reports non-complying conditions to the appropriate Airport Management.
 
Employees in this position are considered Essential Personnel and are subject to emergency call back for weather events, airport emergencies, or as deemed necessary by the Airport Management.
 
Maintains equipment storage building and area; performs general housekeeping duties as needed to insure a safe environment and organized stocking of airport equipment and supplies.  Maintains all documentation and records in accordance with Airport rules and regulations and applicable record retention rules.
 
 Performs other duties as may be required.

1.  Education and Experience:

A.  Graduation from high school; plus one (1) year of specialized training provide through trade or technical school related to the maintenance and construction fields, facilities management, construction management;  AND  B. Two (2) years of experience in building construction or building maintenance requiring skill in carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, painting and other related fields;  OR  C.  An equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
2.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of one or more specialty craft methods and practices, including carpentry, masonry, locksmith, painting, etc; general architectural engineering principles and practices; legal environment associated with building operations, i.e., OSHA and ADA; facilities maintenance; current methods, principles and practices of building construction, maintenance and repair; equipment and materials used in construction and maintenance operations; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; legal environment related to safety and risk management practices and principles; current building codes, standards.
 
Some Skill in the use of power and hand tools and equipment for specified crafts; air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs.
 
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, maintain safety and risk management standards; maintain effective preventive maintenance programs; keep operating records and prepare reports; read and understand blueprints; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.
 
3.  Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Idaho Drivers license. 
This is a rotating work schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be available for 24 hour emergency call out.
Must be able to pass a 10 year criminal history check and be eligible for Transportation Security Administration clearance.

Incumbent of the position performs typically outdoor work in the construction of various project. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching.  Lifting requirements require frequent lifting in excess of 100 pounds. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate power tools and equipment. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing.   Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist.  Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.  Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.