Maintenance Technician - Plumbing

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult general maintenance work on park amenities, grounds and facilities. May be assigned intermittent supervisory responsibilities involving small work crews.

Requirements

Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, welding and electrical.
Working knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems along with boilers, pumps, and motors.
Working knowledge of pool systems and water chemical balance.
Skills in planning, organizing, and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
One or more years of prior experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Plumbing License Preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for plumbing and HVAC systems and components.
Opens parks and stabilize all plumbing for Spring & Summer months.
Closes parks and winterizes all plumbing for Winter months.
Checks and maintains the parks, drinking fountains, water lines, hose bibs and restroom facilities.
Checks and maintains heating/cooling systems, boilers, water heaters and air conditioning units.
Checks and maintains the swimming pool water systems by calibrating and monitoring the proper chemical balance of the pools.
Checks and maintains parks irrigation systems.
Installs new equipment and amenities.
Repairs and renovates all existing amenities, facilities, and grounds.
Operates equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
Secures all park facilities and buildings as necessary.
Prepares material lists and order supplies for work projects.
Performs inspections of park facilities.
May be required to work with or supervise inmates.
Performs all other duties as assigned.