Maintenance Worker I, II, III

Delta County Colorado•Delta, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance, repairs, and alterations for Delta County facilities, grounds, utilities, and support equipment. Work includes plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, building systems, construction, and equipment operation. The position has three tiers with increasing responsibility, experience, technical knowledge, and independence. Level I performs routine work under close supervision; Level II handles intermediate and some non-routine work with minimal supervision; and Level III performs varied and complex work under general or limited supervision and may serve as a lead worker. Employees maintain county building systems and grounds, respond to maintenance emergencies, support building occupants, and may be assigned on-call duties. Rotating on-call coverage generally runs from Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:00 a.m., with additional backup or scheduled weekday coverage. Employees responding to urgent calls must arrive at a facility within 30 minutes. Time worked, including travel time, is compensated or a minimum of two hours is paid, whichever is greater; overtime is handled in accordance with FLSA requirements. Maintenance employees may also be called to support disaster or emergency response and may need to adjust work hours as directed. The primary work location is the designated Delta County office, with off-site work as needed. Generally, at least 95% of assigned duties must be performed at that office unless an alternative arrangement has prior written approval. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential. Level I duties include maintaining HVAC and related systems, plumbing, interiors and exteriors, landscaped areas, equipment, and facilities; snow and ice removal; emergency cleanup; safety precautions; inspections; furniture and equipment moves; recordkeeping; building security; customer service; and other related duties. Level II performs Level I duties at a journey level, conducts advanced maintenance, may fill in for specified facilities staff, coordinates or supervises public service workers and other assigned groups, and maintains procedures and standards for maintenance systems. Level III performs complex facility and trade work, trains and guides less-experienced workers, completes lower-level duties at an advanced level, may act as lead and decision maker when the supervisor is absent, and may lead projects involving vendors, estimates, schedules, requests for quotes or proposals, and work methods. The listed salary range is $22.20–$24.42. Delta County offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; optional insurance programs; life insurance and employee-only medical insurance at no cost to the employee; retirement plans; accrued paid time off; paid holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; modified schedules for qualifying positions and employees; and additional discounts and fringe benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Level I: At least four years of demonstrated maintenance experience.
Level I: Demonstrated working knowledge of structural trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, electric lock systems, solar hot water systems, well pumps, electronic relay systems on a power system, fire alarm panels, sewer systems, power tools, and closed water-heating and cooling systems.
Level I: Current and valid unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License.
Level II: At least two years of experience working in commercial facility maintenance, including the listed building systems.
Level II: Demonstrated general knowledge of Delta County building systems and utility locations.
Level II: Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair basic system malfunctions.
Level II: Intermediate construction skills for repairs and simple modifications.
Level II: Routine independence troubleshooting and repairing in at least two of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Level III: Certified or licensed trade professional in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC, or at least five years of experience in building and grounds maintenance work for Delta County.
Level III: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Delta County building systems and utility locations.
Level III: Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex system malfunctions.
Level III: Routine independence troubleshooting and repairing in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 90 pounds and working in extreme temperatures and all types of weather.
Reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work rotating on-call coverage and respond to an emergent facility need within 30 minutes when on call.
Ability to follow Delta County policies, including drug and alcohol use and testing policies, while on call.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or trade certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, and alter Delta County facilities, grounds, utilities, and support equipment.
Maintain and perform repairs on HVAC systems, generators, heat pumps, gas utilities, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, boilers, chillers, plumbing, and other building systems.
Perform skilled and semi-skilled interior and exterior maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other trades work.
Maintain landscaped areas and clear walkways and parking lots of snow and ice.
Perform emergency maintenance and cleanup at county facilities and respond to maintenance emergencies, including on-call calls as assigned.
Observe safe work methods and use safety equipment, warning devices, and barricades as needed.
Reset fire alarms in accordance with insurance guidelines and ensure fire extinguishers are inspected as required.
Coordinate with the City of Delta and public service companies regarding sewer, water, and utilities.
Respond to building occupants’ requests and interact with the public to resolve maintenance issues.
Move furniture and equipment between and within buildings.
Inspect and maintain vacuums, floor machines, lawn equipment, power tools, ladders, and other departmental equipment.
Periodically check restrooms, ashtrays, trash cans, and drinking fountains; wash windows as needed.
Complete maintenance, service, and public service records and other required paperwork.
Open, lock, and secure buildings in the Courthouse complex and advise occupants or the public about evacuations.
Accept deliveries, answer telephones, and take and relay messages as needed.
Support emergency response, declared disasters, natural disasters, and recovery efforts; adjust work hours when directed.
At Level II, perform Level I duties at a journey level with minimal supervision and perform advanced maintenance on building systems.
At Level II, fill in for the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor and Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker as needed, coordinate or supervise assigned workers and clients, and maintain procedures and standards for maintenance systems.
At Level III, perform complex facility-operation and trade work, train and guide less-experienced workers, and complete duties of previous levels at an advanced level.
At Level III, act as lead maintenance worker and an authorized decision maker in appropriate areas when the Building and Grounds Supervisor is absent.
At Level III, as assigned, lead projects involving vendors, estimates, schedules, RFQs/RFPs, and methods for accomplishing project goals.
At Level III, respond to public inquiries and complaints about maintenance operations and refer matters to a supervisor when appropriate.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Optional insurance programs for eligible employees and dependents on a cost-share basis.
Life insurance and employee-only medical insurance at no cost to the employee.
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA).
401(a) retirement account with a 4% employee contribution matched by a 4% County contribution.
Optional 457(b) tax-advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan.
Paid time off accrued at 14 hours per month to start.
11 paid holidays per calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program with six counseling sessions and some legal and financial support counseling.
Modified work schedules for qualifying positions and employees.
Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits.