Maintenance Tech. III

Columbia County•Courthouse Maintanance, FL

About The Position

This is highly skilled, journeyman-level work performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, air-conditioning, general maintenance, and other repairs at county buildings. The employee handles several aspects of maintenance in these trades, including planning, assigning, and participating in the work of a group of employees performing routine maintenance, housekeeping, and similar tasks. The role requires some independent judgment in choosing work methods, scheduling assignments, and reviewing subordinate work. Work may expose the employee to chemicals and noxious fumes indoors, or insects, heights, confined areas, and extreme weather outdoors. The employee may work around inmates at the Columbia County Detention Facility and must work during a locally declared state of emergency. A pre-employment physical screens for acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without correction, the ability to sit for extended periods, and the manual dexterity needed to operate office machinery.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Five years of journeyman-level experience in general maintenance work.
One year of experience in housekeeping or similar custodial work.
One year of supervisory experience.
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to train and supervise subordinates in a way that supports full performance and high morale.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in large-scale housekeeping.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees engaged in custodial work.
Some knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and logs.
Ability to learn, understand, and follow Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public.
Ability to cooperate with others and offer help when needed as part of a teamwork approach.
Pass a pre-employment physical screening eyesight, hearing, ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
CDL Class B Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Maintain and install woodwork, equipment, and fixtures, including drywall, metal framing, doors, door jambs, hardware, and molding.
Repair and install locks, doors, door hardware, and windows.
Pour and finish concrete.
Read and understand plans and lay out jobs.
Maintain records and prepare reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment, and work performed.
Safely operate equipment and tools such as lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, hand saws, drills, buffing machines, carpentry tools, and other equipment as needed.
Perform minor repairs on office equipment and furniture.
Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, or overhaul condensers, compressors, receivers, evaporators, and discharge valve plates.
Plan, assign, participate in, and supervise routine maintenance, housekeeping, and custodial work.
Work during a locally declared state of emergency.