Maintenance Repair Technician

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parking facilities, City parks and recreational facilities; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision. The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of relevant prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard
Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as shop tools, vehicles, construction tools and equipment, etc.; may repair power tools and light equipment
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar
Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results
Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine

Responsibilities

Maintains City parking and City parks and recreational facilities as assigned
Assists supervisor in monitoring the work of contractors for compliance with established specifications, contracts, and standards of quality and safety
Performs general building maintenance and repair work as required, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and locksmithing
Performs masonry work as required for facility construction
Assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment
Maintains swimming pools and related equipment
Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary
Paints facilities and other structures
Transports equipment and other items to and from work sites as directed
Inspects facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of department property
Maintains and performs minor repairs of department vehicles and equipment
Prepares and submits various records and reports as required
Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility
Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned