Maintenance Technician

*Announcement Open Until Filled

*Grade 11, Minimum Wage: $19.92 an hour

Dept/Div: Public Works/Facilities Management --- FLSA Status: Non – Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work in facility maintenance and repair activities, performing painting, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor. Continuous Supervision is exercised over assigned community service workers and/or work detail inmates.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of skilled trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings; completes and maintains records associated with assigned work orders.

Performs carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs; repairs and maintains electrical systems and components; repairs roof leaks and ceilings.

Assists in maintenance of the County’s heating and cooling equipment; performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical systems including wiring, conduit, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, grounds, controls, and relays.

Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment; performs small engine repairs and maintenance.

Prepares surfaces for painting; paints walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, and equipment; paints interior and exterior building fixtures.

Repairs, installs or removes cabinets and shelving systems; operates wood working tools to cut, form, and finish necessary materials.

Performs renovations of office spaces and assists with office moves; moves office furniture and equipment as necessary.

Transports assigned community service workers, prioritizes work orders and ensures assigned work is completed properly.

Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Ability to work a variable schedule, including after normal hours and scheduled special events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with type of work assigned; general knowledge of existing building codes and best practices for building construction; skill in the use of hand and power tools of the trade; ability to recognize and diagnose problems; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to make decisions within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with coursework in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades, or related field and considerable experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.

May require Georgia Correctional Officer certification within six months dependent upon job assignment.

Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Last Revised: 2/28/2017