Maintenance Technician – Facilities
General Summary
This position performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance and custodial tasks. The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair of plumbing, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and maintenance of grounds. Position includes after-hours, on-call coverage as part of a team rotation. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
1. Maintains heating equipment, piping, temperature controls, heating valves and humidifiers.
2. Oils and greases electric and other motors, performs minor/moderate repairs as necessary.
3. Maintains plumbing equipment such as pipes, valves, faucets, pumps and pneumatic sink and shower modules.
4. Maintains and repairs air conditioning units, chillers and compressors.
5. Makes minor/moderate repairs to buildings, furniture, equipment, pneumatic door closers, locks, and kitchen and laundry appliances.
6. Maintains and repairs electrical equipment, to include but not limited to: switches, lights, pole lights, adding new circuits/wiring, transformers, fire alarm system, emergency building generators and 911 communication tower generators.
7. Operates and repairs a variety of small engine equipment.
8. Comprehends and adheres to all safety rules, practices and procedures.
9. Research and locate parts at most cost-effective prices for repair and maintenance.
10. Monitor state of building uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems.
11. Responsible for breaking down, setting up and relocating office spaces and equipment.
General Job Functions
1. Performs various grounds maintenance tasks to include, but not limited to: cutting grass, trimming bushes, and shoveling snow.
2. May perform duties of Custodian as needed.
3. Records maintenance logs on a variety of equipment.
4. Responsible for carrying pager and responding to calls as assigned.
Requirements
Required Training and Experience
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in maintenance area with emphasis on mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
3. Current valid driver’s license.
Preferred Training and Experience
1. Post High School coursework and/or certification in Electrical, Mechanical and Maintenance Operations systems, or equivalent combination of education preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
1. Knowledge of maintenance and custodial methods including the maintenance and repair of various heating, cooling, pneumatic systems and air conditioning equipment; and knowledge of carpentry, electricity, and mechanical repair.
2. Ability to obtain, if necessary, HVAC certification.
3. Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to coordinate work projects with other departments.
5. Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.
6. Ability to research replacement parts and equipment through the internet.
7. The following list is not an exhaustive list but only provides examples of tools and equipment operated: calculator, copy machine, measuring devices, hand tools, automobile, truck, air hammer, material handling equipment, lawn mower, and snow blower/plow, tractor with loader, brush and aerial boom truck. Personal protective equipment includes but is not limited to eye and ear protection, safety harnesses, breathing apparatus and hand protection (gloves).
8. Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county officials, and general public.
Physical & Working Conditions
Approximately 50% of the time worked is spent standing. Approximately 25% of the time worked would include moving about the facilities or outdoors, exchanging information or transporting tools or equipment. Approximately 10% of the time worked includes positioning self or ascending or descending to be able to move objects from 10 lbs. to 80 lbs. or transporting objects weighing 10 lbs. to 40 lbs. or pushing objects weighing 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. or handling tools or equipment.
Approximately 75% of time worked is spent indoors and 25% of time worked is out of doors. In unusual situations work is performed in extreme cold, extreme heat, in humid conditions, with noise that may require hearing protection, and exposure to vibrations. Hazards include but are not limited to electrical, mechanical, chemical, heights, burns and physical attack, but they are minimized or eliminated by following proper safety procedures.
In an effort to provide for continuity of County government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec. 323.14, Wis. Stats. and County emergency management plans and programs.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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