FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Glynn County Government•Brunswick, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work involving electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, roofing, and general repair/maintenance projects for County buildings, equipment, and related facilities. Ensures that operation, repair, maintenance, installation, remodeling, and/or construction of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Responds to work orders or work requests to conduct various installation, repair, or maintenance projects as assigned; calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize down time in offices or other work areas; conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor; responds to emergency situations. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance work to ensure proper operations and regular maintenance of systems and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Vocational/technical training in building construction trades, such as electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, carpentry, and/or general construction work
Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes building construction trades, such as electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, carpentry, and/or general construction work
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

Performs various tasks involving electrical and mechanical maintenance /repair projects, which may include troubleshooting electrical problems, installing/repairing light fixtures, installing electrical switches, maintaining electrical panels and breakers, repairing/maintaining electronic intercom systems, repairing/maintaining door locking systems, installing/maintaining security cameras /monitors and controllers, maintaining fire alarm systems, installing security glass, replacing motors and pumps, replacing pulleys and belts, servicing kitchen/laundry appliances, servicing/repairing pneumatic systems, maintaining uninterrupted power supply and backup generators, troubleshooting/repairing telephone equipment, installing electrical receptacles /outlets, replacing light bulbs and ballasts, replacing batteries, running conduit, or pulling wire/cabling to appropriate locations.
Performs various tasks involving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance/repair projects, which may include troubleshooting HVAC problems, servicing/repairing HVAC systems/units, replacing window units, replacing thermostats , insulating pipes/lines, cleaning condenser coils, or replacing filters.
Performs various tasks involving carpentry projects, which may include demolishing walls, constructing walls /doorways, hanging/finishing sheetrock, patching/repairing sheetrock, installing/replacing floors or floor tiles, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing windows, replacing doors, repairing /replacing locks, repairing beach walkways or steps, building roofs, repairing roofing surfaces and roof leaks, replacing rotting wood/boards, building/installing cabinetry, painting interior/exterior surfaces, or building barricades.
Performs various tasks involving plumbing maintenance /repair projects, which may include troubleshooting plumbing problems, maintaining water treatment stations , servicing main sewer grinder, installing/replacing plumbing fixtures , servicing plumbing fixtures, repairing toilets/sinks, unclogging or repairing drains and sewer lines, replacing plumbing components , installing/replacing pump motors and circulating motors, replacing pressure switches, laying water/irrigation lines, replacing broken pipes or pipelines , replacing sprinkler heads, or replacing seals /gaskets.
Performs general semi-skilled or manual work tasks associated with department projects, which may include replacing filters, replacing parts, cutting keys with key machine, forming concrete, pouring/finishing concrete, laying block, building drop in lets/catch basins, installing drainage pipes to drop inlets, repairing drainage inlets, assembling equipment/furniture, pressure-washing building surfaces, digging holes /trenches, climbing ladders, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle , dump truck , front end loader, forklift, tractor, bush hog, mower , motors , pumps, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, grinder, drill, drill press, circular saw, table saw, key machine, soldering iron, shovel, pick, sledge hammer , level, ladder, gauges, meters , tone generator, measuring devices, roofing tools , carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools , painting tools, mechanic tools , power tools , or hand tools.
Inspects /tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; adjusts, repairs or replacements; reports problem situations.
Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.