Maintenance

County of Northumberland•Sunbury, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction is responsible for a variety of maintenance duties including minor repair and operational maintenance of county buildings and facilities.

Requirements

Some knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the building maintenance trades, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electricity, blacksmithing and cement finishing.
Some knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the maintenance of machinery, such as pumps, compressors, meters, feeding and mixing mechanisms, valves, reduction gears and furnaces.
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance of buildings and related facilities or in the maintenance of a variety of mechanical equipment.
Skill in the care of and use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of buildings or a variety of mechanical equipment, depending on the area of assignment.
Ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, manual coordination and dexterity.
Ability to perform all tasks in a manner to insure that self, citizen, or other employees are not injured.
Skilled in the use of firefighting equipment.
Ability to know when to report unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Performs or assists in a variety of tasks in general maintenance operations such as painting, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and landscape.
Makes inspections of county facilities for maintenance operations and reports defects.
May assist custodial staff in performing janitorial duties. Washing windows.
Makes minor repairs to plumbing fixtures.
Assists in the construction and painting of wood frame and metal articles.
Assists in tasks which require additional personnel.
Operates some snow removal equipment, lawn mowers, tractors and other vehicles.
Checks vehicles for proper fuel and antifreeze, water, tires etc.
Removes refuse and unsafe articles.
Places stock in storerooms.
Works inside and outside in a variety of conditions.
May be required to fill out forms and other records.
May be required to drive a variety of cars and light trucks on errands and transport people.
Participates in fire and safety programs.
Services and repairs defective electrical mechanical and plumbing equipment in county buildings and facilities. Does some skilled or technical work as required.
Performs other related work as required.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to physically walk or move independently without assistance, including without the use of a cane, brace, or other mobility aid.
Ability to lift, carry, Puch, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier items occasionally with assistance.
Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated surfaces, and work In confined spaces when necessary.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements and maintain manual dexterity sufficiently to perform maintenance tasks.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, temperatures, dust, noise, and other environmental conditions.
Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside normal working hours, if required.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, read gauges and work orders, and distinguish colors, warnings, and safety signals.
Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and by radio.