Maintenance Repair Technician

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parking facilities; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision. The work is considered heavy in nature and constantly involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. 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 cleanliness of City parking facilities as assigned
Performs general building maintenance and repair work as required, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work
Performs masonry work as required for facility construction
Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary
Paints facilities and other structures
Repairs locks and maintains landscape
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
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