Facilities Maintenance Worker III

Effingham County Board of Commissioners • Springfield, MO

4d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced, multi-trade facility troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, controls monitoring, and project coordination with substantial technical independence. The position handles complex work orders, documents labor and materials, coordinates service impacts, and serves as a technical resource while remaining within applicable licensure, permits, training, and delegated authority.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Pending Department Validation. The submitted text says “one (5) year,” which is irreconcilably ambiguous. A five-year minimum appears consistent with the proposed advanced level but may not be adopted without confirmation.
• Equivalent Combination: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered, subject to Human Resource Services review.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical methods appropriate to the assigned level.
• Ability to recognize when work requires a permit, licensed contractor, specialized equipment, de-energization, or escalation to a supervisor.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, test equipment, ladders, vehicles, and assigned machinery safely and within training and authorization.
• Ability to read work orders, diagrams, equipment manuals, product labels, safety data sheets, and maintenance schedules.
• Ability to diagnose routine problems, document labor and materials in the maintenance-management system, and maintain accurate inspection and repair records.
• Ability to coordinate work in occupied public buildings and communicate service impacts professionally to departments, contractors, coworkers, and the public.
• Valid driver’s license Before operating a County vehicle
• Maintain a valid license and satisfy County driving requirements.
• Trade or contractor credential Only if required for work personally performed
• Maintain active status and comply with the credential’s scope, supervision, permitting, and renewal requirements.
• Walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in varied positions Frequently Inspect facilities and perform assigned preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Climb stairs or approved ladders and work at elevation Occasionally Reach and service building components after required training and with assigned protective measures.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, supplies, and equipment up to 50 pounds Occasionally Move materials and support maintenance and emergency-response work.
• Operate a County vehicle and enter and exit multiple work sites Frequently Travel among facilities, obtain materials, and respond to work orders or emergencies.
• Read work orders, plans, labels, safety data sheets, equipment indicators, and technical instructions and communicate warnings and directions Frequently Select safe methods, recognize hazards, document work, and coordinate with employees, contractors, or approved work crews.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance or building-repair experience.
• Relevant vocational or technical training, trade certification, or license.
• Demonstrated competency in building controls, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, or another assigned specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and authorized repairs involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and related building systems within assigned training, licensure, permits, and authority.
• Responds to breakdowns, service requests, and facility emergencies; secures affected areas, reduces immediate hazards when trained to do so, and escalates conditions requiring specialized or licensed assistance.
• Inspects assigned facilities, systems, tools, and equipment; identifies deficiencies; and recommends repair, replacement, or contractor support to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Uses the County maintenance-management system to record work orders, time, materials, inspections, equipment condition, and completion status accurately.
• Coordinates assigned work with County departments and contractors while protecting occupants, County property, keys, access credentials, and restricted facility information.
• Operates assigned County vehicles, tools, and equipment after required training and inspection and promptly reports damage, malfunction, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Uses, stores, and disposes of maintenance chemicals and products according to labels, safety data sheets, training, ventilation requirements, and assigned protective equipment.
• Diagnoses complex or recurring facility and equipment problems; develops recommended repair approaches; and escalates design, code, permit, safety, or licensed-trade issues.
• Uses authorized mobile applications and controls interfaces for lighting, HVAC, generators, and maintenance systems while protecting credentials and following approved change controls.
• Coordinates assigned projects, contractors, and service interruptions and verifies documentation, materials, testing, and restoration of affected areas.
• Provides technical guidance to less-experienced employees and directs an inmate or other approved work crew only under the governing agreement, required supervision, site rules, training, and tool-control procedures.
• Loads, unloads, transports, and stores assigned tools, equipment, supplies, and materials using safe handling practices.
• Supports emergency preparation, response, recovery, special events, facility moves, and other departmental operations within assigned training and classification.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose, classification, County policy, safety requirements, and applicable wage-and-hour rules.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule with participation in an assigned night, weekend, holiday, and emergency call-out rotation.
• All working time, including call-back and required remote work, must be accurately recorded and compensated.
• Standby-time treatment depends on the actual restrictions imposed and must be administered under County policy and applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED