Facilities Technician I

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

2d•$21

About The Position

Performs basic skilled trades work in facility maintenance and repair activities, performing and assisting with maintenance, construction, renovation of all County buildings and grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor. Continuous Supervision is exercised over assigned community service workers.

Requirements

General knowledge of related industry, organization and department policies, practices, and procedures
General knowledge of related industry, organization and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances and laws
General knowledge of architectural drawings and installation templates
General knowledge of workorder management system and preventative maintenance reports
Ability to use an electrical meter
General knowledge of hand and power tools
Ability to operate various vehicles and equipment including boom and scissor lift, bucket truck, and skid steer
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rates , ratios and percentages
General knowledge of standard office equipment and software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
High school diploma or GED with coursework in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades, or related field considerable experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to work a variable schedule, including after normal hours, on call and scheduled special events.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Responsibilities

Performs skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of County facilities; completes and maintains records associated with assigned work orders.
Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs; repairs and maintains electrical systems and components; repairs roof leaks and ceilings; may assist with low-voltage related work
Assists in maintenance of the County’s heating and cooling equipment; performs preventative maintenance and routine equipment servicing
Assists with the installation, repairs, and replacement of electrical systems including wiring, conduit, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, grounds, controls, plumbing fixtures, and relays.
Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment; performs small engine repairs and maintenance.
Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting; paints walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, equipment and building fixtures.
Repairs, builds, installs or removes cabinets and shelving systems; operates wood working tools to cut, form, and finish necessary materials.
Assists with renovations and reconfigurations of office spaces and assists with office moves; moves office furniture and equipment as necessary.
Operates County equipment, vehicles, lifts, and trucks in street and pedestrian traffic, around utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.
Performs and monitors work safety factors to ensure safety of all personnel and citizens; identifies and reports unsafe conditions
Operates and performs daily general inspection and maintenance for a variety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, lifts, and similar motorized vehicles and small equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, pressure washers, and weed eaters.
Transports assigned community service workers, assigns tasks and provides continuous supervision, prioritizes work orders and ensures assigned work is completed properly.
Responds to emergency or after-hours maintenance calls as required
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.