MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Dauphin County Facility Maintenance is hiring a full-time Maintenance Worker I to perform general maintenance duties and repairs to buildings and grounds of County properties as assigned. The position performs maintenance and repair work on buildings and equipment, checks equipment for proper operation, stocks supplies, collects trash and recyclables, transports materials, changes light bulbs, cuts grass, removes snow, sweeps sidewalks, paints, lays block, performs general carpentry, and operates hand and power tools. Other duties include assisting with event setup and cleanup, performing maintenance and custodial work as needed, and assisting other maintenance skilled workers. The employee receives occasional instruction and some supervision from a Supervisor and does not supervise others. The work involves average indoor and outdoor exposure to noise, stress, and disruptions; normal exposure to dust and dirt indoors; and periodic work in adverse conditions and outdoor elements. The employee may periodically use power equipment and tractors, work at heights, and be called in for service or repairs or to cover for other employees. Candidates must have a high school diploma or accredited equivalency, a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, and 6–12 months of work experience in a maintenance or custodial environment. They must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of 100-pound oxygen tanks, and demonstrate knowledge of general maintenance methods, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

Requirements

High school graduation or an accredited equivalency program.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and willingness to travel for assignments as needed.
6–12 months of work experience in a maintenance or custodial environment.
Ability to speak and understand English well enough to perform essential job duties.
Ability to work independently, remain flexible, and work effectively with clients, coworkers, and others.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in general maintenance and construction.
Ability to detect equipment defects and make proper adjustments.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and skill in caring for and using tools and equipment.
Ability to use County vehicles and equipment such as a snow blower, tractor, hand tools, and drill press.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to record, convey, and present information and explain procedures.
Ability to stand and walk intermittently for long periods, move frequently during the workday, and perform occasional sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and driving.
Dexterity for simple to coordinated movements involving fingers and hands, feet and legs, and torso.
Average strength and physical endurance; ability to lift up to 100 pounds as needed, including frequent lifting and carrying of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of 100-pound oxygen tanks.
Emotional stability.