Maintenance Technician, Senior

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or irrigation systems and equipment. It involves general carpentry and minor building construction and renovation work. The role may involve supervising subordinate maintenance personnel and performing related duties as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work, developing methods and sequences under general supervision. The work is medium-to-heavy in nature, requiring physical exertion and a range of physical abilities to perform essential job functions. The work environment may involve various exposures and conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of relevant prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

May have Journeyman Certification in one of the building trades
May have HVAC certification

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising and performs general building maintenance and repair work.
Provides training, advice, and assistance to co-workers as needed.
Installs, maintains, and repairs various plumbing systems and equipment, including but not limited to bathroom fixtures, water heaters/coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, and water fountains.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical components and equipment, including general electrical wiring, outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, security lights, and ground lights; changes light bulbs as needed.
Maintains and repairs the City’s facilities, equipment, and parking facilities.
Cleans, services, repairs, and/or replaces HVAC and refrigeration systems and irrigation systems.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement.
Performs general carpentry work for building construction/renovation as required.
Pours and forms concrete; performs masonry work.
Hangs and finishes sheetrock; lays tile, carpet, linoleum, etc.
Paints walls and other surfaces as needed.
Repairs roofing.
Repairs mechanical and electrical locks and locking systems.
Performs welding and fabrication work as needed.
Moves furniture and other heavy items as requested.
Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed.
Works outside of regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.
Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety and quality.
Ensures the timely completion of all assignments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.