Building Maintenance Technician

Job Title : Facilities and Land Management

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi-skilled work involving mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing related to remodeling, maintenance, and repair of County buildings, building equipment and systems; assures compliance with applicable State and Local building and safety codes and standards. Also maintains landscaping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position does not supervise other employees.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

Performing building maintenance and minor remodeling tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, plastering, masonry, roofing, insulation, and painting.

Performing regular preventative maintenance on County buildings and grounds including painting, sealing, and lube / oil of mechanisms and machinery; makes interior repairs that include installing and replacing locks, repairing faucets and toilets, clearing clogged drains and sewer lines.

Making exterior repairs including patching roofs / walls / ceilings, weatherproofing, repairing steps, concrete walkways, railing and fences.

Providing assistance to County departments regarding special projects including storing files, removing old equipment and repairing items not assigned to Facilities and Land Management.

May assist with the preventative maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electrical installations and plumbing systems.

Assisting with remodeling activities including major modifications of County buildings and structures; may coordinate the work activities of inmate trustees.

Completing required building maintenance documentation and reports including maintaining records of materials and equipment used; assists with paper recycling activities.

Utilizing hand tools, small equipment, ladders and mechanical equipment to complete assignments; uses proper safety methods, procedures and follows safety practices in all work performed.

Performing and coordinating landscaping activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Directly Related Experience Required

High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years building or grounds maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to obtain Department of Corrections Clearance if assigned to supervise inmate worker activities. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.