Building Trades Technician I - Maintenance Division

Cobb County Government•Marietta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in Property Management of the Maintenance Division. Essential Functions May supervise contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties. May require the ability to communicate, report and complete work orders using technology such as a Smartphone or tablet and associated applications. Responsible for purchasing construction and maintenance related items; accountable for delivery of related financial paperwork to administrative staff. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of county buildings and facilities: reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed; performs rough and finish carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work; and performs masonry and concrete work such as setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, and laying modular block walls. Assists in ensuring that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Performs basic repair and maintenance of life safety systems, to include fire alarms and sprinklers, security systems such as burglar alarms and door access controls, generators, UPS power systems and other related equipment Performs various electrical tasks: troubleshoots electrical problems; installs and replaces electrical wiring, receptacles and switches; establishes electrical connections; repairs electrical components; trips or replaces breaker; and replaces light bulbs and ballasts. Performs various plumbing tasks: troubleshoots plumbing problems: installs, repairs and replaces pump-mechanical equipment and plumbing systems and fixtures; clears and unblocks water lines and drains; repairs steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.; solders pipes; and repairs plumbing leaks. Performs general maintenance and repairs to heating and air-conditioning systems: installs or repairs duct systems; replaces filters; and assists with the troubleshooting of heating and air-conditioning system problems. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Supplemented by some vocational or technical training in one or more building trades.
One year of experience in building construction, maintenance and repair.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Supervise contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties.
Communicate, report and complete work orders using technology such as a Smartphone or tablet and associated applications.
Purchase construction and maintenance related items and deliver related financial paperwork to administrative staff.
Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of county buildings and facilities.
Read blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed.
Perform rough and finish carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work.
Perform masonry and concrete work such as setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, and laying modular block walls.
Conduct maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs.
Initiate actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Perform basic repair and maintenance of life safety systems, to include fire alarms and sprinklers, security systems such as burglar alarms and door access controls, generators, UPS power systems and other related equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical problems, install and replace electrical wiring, receptacles and switches, establish electrical connections, repair electrical components, trip or replace breakers, and replace light bulbs and ballasts.
Troubleshoot plumbing problems, install, repair and replace pump-mechanical equipment and plumbing systems and fixtures, clear and unblock water lines and drains, repair steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc., solder pipes, and repair plumbing leaks.
Perform general maintenance and repairs to heating and air-conditioning systems, install or repair duct systems, replace filters, and assist with troubleshooting heating and air-conditioning system problems.