MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Dauphin County Facility Maintenance is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Worker III. The role performs general maintenance duties and major repairs and provides safety and security within County buildings and grounds as assigned. The employee receives frequent instruction and minimum supervision from the Director of Facility Maintenance or the Director’s designee, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position includes maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, furniture, vehicles, and equipment; monitoring and adjusting equipment; groundskeeping; painting; carpentry; HVAC-related work; and assisting mechanical contractors. Other duties include preparing work assignments and completion targets, stocking supplies, supporting special events, and running errands. Work takes place in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, with occasional travel to County assignments and periodic call-in work. Physical duties include prolonged intermittent standing, walking, and crawling, occasional bending, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds with occasional heavier lifting. The employee may need to climb ladders or scaffolding.

Requirements

High school graduation or an accredited equivalency program, plus some technical training in electricity or plumbing.
Two to four years of work experience in a maintenance or custodial environment.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and willingness to travel for assignments as needed.
Valid Pennsylvania CDL license if assigned to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to speak and understand English sufficiently to carry out essential job duties.
Ability to function independently, be flexible, and work effectively with clients, coworkers, and others.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in general maintenance and repair work.
Ability to detect equipment defects and make proper adjustments.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and skill in the care and use of 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 stand, walk, and crawl intermittently for long periods; perform occasional bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and driving; and climb ladders or scaffolding.
Average strength and physical endurance, including ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier objects.

Responsibilities

Prepare job setups, assign tasks, and set target completion dates.
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, furniture, vehicles, and equipment.
Stock department supplies through price comparison.
Check boilers, gauges, and other equipment for proper operation; make minor adjustments and change heating and air-conditioning filters as needed.
Maintain and repair department equipment.
Change light bulbs as needed.
Cut grass using a mower or riding tractor.
Shovel snow from walks and driveways and sweep sidewalks as needed.
Paint buildings, fixtures, and other objects as required.
Operate hand and power tools to perform minor repairs.
Perform carpentry duties as assigned.
Landscape grounds.
Assist mechanical contractors and work on HVAC equipment.
Assist with setup and cleanup for special events.
Perform errands and other assigned or job-related duties.
Provide safety and security within County buildings and grounds as assigned.