Trades Specialist - Mechanical

Greene County Board of Commissioners•Xenia, OH

About The Position

The Trades Specialist - Mechanical performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work under general supervision, using considerable knowledge of maintenance repair. The role operates and maintains mechanical, electrical, and other building systems, including boilers, machinery, air handlers, fan coils, generators, refrigeration equipment, and related equipment. The position also maintains and repairs building features and systems, monitors and orders supplies, coordinates contractor work, and provides technical advice to coworkers. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an on-call rotating shift. The position may require travel and call-ins and may involve exposure to varied temperatures, weather, machinery, electrical currents, fumes, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, noise, and other workplace conditions. Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), and at least 2 years of experience performing related trades duties and/or repairs in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC; equivalent minimum class qualifications may substitute for the education and/or experience requirement.
Valid Ohio Driver's License.
Must successfully pass a Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) background check, a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) check, and an FBI background check.
Predictable and regular attendance is required.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and perform routine and non-routine skilled trade tasks, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment and wiring; respond to and correct power outages; and install electrical conduit, wiring, and equipment.
Perform daily inspections of boilers, machinery, air handlers, fan coils, generators, refrigeration equipment, and other trades-related equipment.
Maintain, repair, and modify mechanical, gas, steam, hot water, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
Operate hand and power tools, forklifts, bobcats, and tractors.
Maintain building systems, including repairing windows, doors, and hardware.
Fill water softeners.
Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, and parts and order supplies as needed.
Obtain cost estimates and price information for specific jobs.
Document and report damage and potential problems; coordinate work with contractors and track work progress.
Provide technical advice to coworkers in areas of specialty, such as electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Renew mandated facility training, including LEADS training and associated background-check requirements.