Maintenance Technician I (Public Works) - Walworth County Judicial Center : Job Details

This position is responsible for maintaining county grounds, facilities and equipment in a safe and efficient manner following current federal, state and local standards.

SCHEDULE

Division: Facilities Operations

Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00 full-time, hourly non-exempt

Per County Ordinance Sec. 15-71 (a), an employee may be promoted from the Maintenance Technician I classification to the Maintenance Technician II classification based on formal skills testing. This testing is allowed once per year, but may be exercised less than once per year based on department budget and need. The pay range for a Maintenance Technician II is $23.48/hour to $30.67/hour.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Receive and follow maintenance schedule and instructions from the Facilities Foreman and/or Maintenance Technician IIIs.

Enter and manage facilities related work orders and equipment service requests into Public Works information systems.

Perform grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, trimming, snow shoveling, snow plowing and minor parking lot maintenance, as directed.

Document your daily activity in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Complete carpentry and painting jobs when needed.

Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, and fluorescent lights, etc. as well as ballasts.

Perform unscheduled maintenance.

Report equipment malfunction or breakdowns to the Facilities Foreman and/or building Maintenance Technician III.

Assist others with lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc.

Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of a shift.

Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy items.

Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants and solutions.

Follow manufacturer's recommendations for all equipment and products.

Ensure that work and assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving the area.

Demonstrate a passion of caring, for the facilities and the people that use the county facilities, as evidenced by interaction with co-workers and the public.

Participate in and attend in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc. as scheduled.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

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

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma and two to three years of relevant prior experience.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin driver license.

Must wear steel toe safety shoes. Employees in this position will receive a $75 annual stipend for the purchase of safety shoes per Walworth County Ordinance Section 15-394.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.

Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and precautions necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery, icy or unstable conditions.

Ability to interpret building plans, building operations, and maintenance manuals.

Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work overtime as required, including on-call winter schedule from October 15th through April 15th.

Ability to interact with computers, including mobile technology, to control building equipment and document maintenance activities in the CMMS.

Ability to learn new computer systems necessary for the performance of the job.

Interactions & Communication

Responds to requests and initiates contacts to exchange basic or general information with others.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision making.

Thinking & Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.

Tools and Equipment Used

Vacuum Cleaner Power Washer Personal Computer/Printer

Telephone Snow Blower Riding Lawn Mower

FAX Machine Snow Plow Lawn Sweeper/Leaf Vacuum

Copy Machine Fork Lift , & 1 ton pickup w/plow

Calculator Thermometer Basic Hand and Power Tools

Pallet Jacks Hand Cart Furniture Dolly

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and other hazardous materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Employees are required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds individually and anything in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TO INCLUDE:

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education and Experience Review

Verification of Driver's License

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Exam

Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.