Maintenance Technician - Union County, NC : Job Details

General Statement

The Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, conducts inspections to determine repair and maintenance work needed and typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, lighting, and HVAC as needed.

Essential Functions

Inspects building, grounds and other structures to ensure the overall general appearance, cleanliness, and the safe and proper operation of functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations.

Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).

Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.

Performs minor painting and carpentry work as assigned.

Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and spaces (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, desks, file cabinets, etc.).

Assist with ordering parts and maintaining required documents.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.

Maintains safe work procedures by making proper use of signs, safety equipment, scaffolds, ladders, and safety barriers according to prescribed protocols.

Prepares work to be processed by reviewing work requests; resolving questions; and prioritizing projects.

Assists in maintaining a current and up-to-date property inventory listing appropriate equipment and its assigned location.

Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

Inspects, maintains and operates assigned vehicles as per standard instructions and adheres to assigned parking plans.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional essential functions based on assigned department:

Parks & Recreation

Maintains proper chemical concentration in well water through required system checks and established periodic inspections. Also maintains all pumps, valves, piping, etc. associated with the Park's water systems.

Install, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment adhering to the Park's lock-out, tag-out procedures for all faulty electrical systems.

Maintains proper chemical concentration in well water through required system checks and established periodic inspections; maintains all pumps, valves, piping, etc. associated with the Park's water systems.

Performs housekeeping duties as assigned.

Performs heavy equipment and small equipment servicing and repairs.

Constructs and maintains overall appearance of landscape to include, but not limited to, flower beds, weed control, lake's dam maintenance, sewage drain fields, grass, etc.

Operates welding tools and oxygen/acetylene cutting torch.

Pours concrete, makes forms, sets posts, etc.

Assists as required with special events for the successful completion of the event.

Inspects, maintains and repairs power generators in campground to include daily log entries required by the state.

Attends seminars and classes to receive and maintain required licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Parks

Must maintain the following:

* C-well certification;

* sub-surface system operator;

* pesticide public operator certification (as assigned by the Park Superintendent);

* Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Combination endorsement;

* Basic First Aid Certification;

* CPR Certification; and

* AED Certification.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work flexible hours and weekend rotations.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.

Parks

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, welders, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, machinist tools, electricians tools, metal fabrication tools, shovels, pick axes, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.