Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Canyon County (ID) • Caldwell, ID

42d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and service work on county buildings, equipment and utilities; performs related work as required. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public building environment, detention facilities and outdoors and may include working on rooftops and in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Building trade skills, including but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, and electrical systems, welding and fabrication methods and techniques, and hand tools
• Operate power equipment, including but not limited to, drills, saws, rivet gun, grinder, and snow removal equipment
• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding painting, plumbing, electrical, and construction and repair related to interior and exterior building maintenance, repair, and remodeling
• Knowledge of applicable electrical, plumbing, and construction codes, Federal (OSHA) regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, ladders and power lifts, and hazardous chemicals
• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Prepare written reports, including work orders and maintenance logs
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees
• Valid Idaho Driver's License
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• Become CPR and First Aid Certified
• High school diploma or GED equivalency required
• One (1) to three (3) years facility maintenance experience is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may be considered
• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift 100 lbs

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance, repair, and installation work on electrical, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing systems
• Performs maintenance, repair, and construction work on County buildings, including remodels
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and plumbing systems
• Performs painting and graffiti removal duties
• Performs maintenance and repair work on restrooms and facilities
• Repairs and replaces locks
• Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practices
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED