Maintenance Tech

Brown County • Brown County, IN

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician serves the Brown County Board of Commissioners Department and is responsible for maintaining County buildings and properties. The position ensures buildings and equipment are maintained, monitors building systems, coordinates and inspects maintenance work, and performs repairs, renovations, groundskeeping, cleaning, and other assigned duties. The role works according to a supervisor and a flexible customary routine, plans and arranges its own work, and refers unusual matters to the supervisor. It reports directly to the Maintenance Liaison to the Commissioners.

The position is full-time and follows a regular schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours, evenings, weekends, overnight travel for training or supply pickup, and 24-hour emergency response may be required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varied weather, uneven terrain, heights, noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, dirt, and odors. Safety precautions and protective clothing and equipment are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or HSE.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all Department hiring requirements, including passing a drug test.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply Department safety policies and procedures, including OSHA guidelines and basic maintenance and sanitation requirements for assigned areas.
• Working knowledge of maintenance practices, building upkeep, and basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades; ability to apply this knowledge to renovations and repairs, diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and complete related maintenance and safety measures.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to complete and maintain service records.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, including a hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill, power saw, air nozzle, air compressor, driver, ratchet, files, mop, broom, manlift, and grinder.
• Ability to physically perform maintenance duties, including lifting and carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds; pushing, pulling, handling, and grasping objects; crouching, kneeling, bending, and reaching; and meeting the stated vision, perception, communication, and hearing demands.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to State requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, other County departments, service providers, and the public, with sensitivity to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Must comply with employer and Department policies and work rules, including those concerning attendance, safety, a drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions and present findings orally or in writing.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a team environment, manage several tasks at once, and occasionally work under time pressure.
• Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations and plan and lay out assigned work projects.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic additions and subtractions.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours, weekends, and/or evenings; travel out of town, sometimes overnight, for training and supply pickup; and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Schedule routine maintenance of County buildings; receive and handle complaints and requests; prioritize and assign projects; and inspect work operations for quality and completeness.
• Maintain equipment and service files, building condition records, and complete, accurate, up-to-date safety records and inspection documentation.
• Monitor heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems and identify problems and repair needs.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of LEC areas and outside grounds, and proper functioning of LEC kitchen and laundry room equipment.
• Perform other duties such as raising and lowering flags according to the President’s and Governor’s orders, painting County building interiors and exteriors, and moving and assembling furniture.
• Perform seasonal work, including removing snow from sidewalks and parking lots and mowing grass.
• Monitor supply inventories and forward inventory requests.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED