GSE I Building Maintenance - City of Gulfport

GSE I Building Maintenance

Department: Building Maintenance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Salary: $13.98

Position Overview

The General Services Employee I, performs manual work primarily of an unskilled nature but includes some skilled duties of moderate complexity.

Work of this class involves performance of routine manual tasks and semi-skilled tasks in carrying out a variety of maintenance. Assignments may include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power operated devices, some of the tools of certain skilled trades and other equipment. Assignments may also include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive or construction equipment incidental to regular duties. Work is normally performed under the direct supervision of the building maintenance technicians and/or the superintendent who issues general or specific orders depending on the assignment. Work results are usually checked for conformance with established standards.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Ability to read, write and/or follow oral instructions.

• Ability to learn the use of hand and power tools incidental to assigned tasking.

• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and at times under unfavorable conditions.

• Ability to/learn to hitch various trailers and tow loads.

• Performs the more complex semi-skilled work in city buildings.

• Repairs and upkeeps all tools for building maintenance.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.

• Ability to read, write and/or follow oral instructions.

• Ability to use of equipment incidental to assigned tasks.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and at times under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments.

Education and Experience

High School graduate or equivalent.

Required Licenses or Certificates

Must possess valid Mississippi driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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 functions.

Physical requirements involves frequent walking, standing, bending stopping, some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects of 50+ pounds and occasionally objects up to 100+ pounds, with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate. Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately for manipulating small items, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject.