JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coordinating and performing maintenance of city-owned facilities. Priority will be given to the aquatic facilities including Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, Cape Aquatic Center and Jefferson Pool.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Performs daily service requests for repairs, installation, and technical advice on electrical, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, aquatic systems and general building maintenance.
• Hires and supervises part-time maintenance staff at three city aquatic facilities.  Assigns detailed work schedules and projects.
• Performs emergency service requests for essential operations of city  facilities.
• Performs daily checks of the aquatic facilities water chemical levels and mechanical systems ensuring proper ranges and operation.  Corrects issues as needed.    
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Supplies necessary forms and paperwork in accordance with city guidelines.
• Locates materials, parts, and information for requested services.
• Develops specifications and costs for maintenance projects.
• Assists with developing and maintaining the yearly Facility Maintenance operating budget.
• Oversees and enforces city safety guidelines.
• Assists in developing bid specifications for bidding processes.
• Responds to facilities and or programs after office hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• General knowledge of heating and air conditioning  systems
• Knowledge of the techniques, materials, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• General knowledge of electrical and plumbing  maintenance and repair.
• The ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• The ability to operate tools and equipment used for facility maintenance.
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Experience and knowledge sufficient to perform the major duties and essential functions  required of the position. 

Salary per hour $22.18, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $31.23 hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V