A Utility Worker, also known as a Utility Person or Maintenance Worker, keeps the interiors and exteriors of buildings looking their best and in good repair. Some duties frequently included in a Utility Worker job description are making repairs to structures and landscaping, replacing light bulbs and broken fixtures and maintaining records of completed work orders.
A Utility Worker should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Utility Worker should be able to execute:
- Reading work orders and developing plans to execute them
- Replacing light bulbs and making repairs to light fixtures
- Maintaining landscaping, lawns, outbuildings, parking areas and fencing
- Making basic repairs to plumbing, HVAC and structural problems
- Conducting routine maintenance on building systems, such as replacing filters in HVAC systems
- Servicing and cleaning tools and equipment used for maintenance
A competitive Utility Worker will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Ability to remain upright for long periods and to move throughout buildings and their grounds
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC, landscaping and mechanics
- Ability to move and operate equipment and tools commonly used for maintenance
- Familiarity with how to safely use and store equipment and potentially hazardous or flammable materials
- Oral and reading comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions and work orders
- Arithmetic and measuring skills to prepare and utilize materials needed for maintenance and repairs
