1. Vision - Dual vision is not required. Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side.

2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Maintenance workers are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously, such as radio traffic, telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, and noises within the housing units. Frequently listens for audible alarms.

3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels. 

4. Speech - Must have the ability to fluently speak and understand English. Constantly uses voice to communicate with inmates, officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume are required. 

5. Body Movement - Must have mobility of both arms and legs to move around the work area unassisted. Must have upward mobility of both arms to reach over head, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down in order to lift or remove boxes of supplies from floor level to overhead storage. Must have the ability to carry supplies weighing up to 150 pounds. Must have the ability to operate department vehicles and to load and off load supplies from vehicles.

a. Hands and Arms - Constantly must have the dexterity in hands to pick up small items and be able to grip and operate various sized hand and power tools. Frequently uses hands to write and use a keyboard. Frequently uses arms and hands to change overhead lamps and light bulbs. Constantly must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the Jail.

b. Legs and Lower Body - Frequently must be able to climb stairs to respond to inmate cells. Frequently must be able to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds. Frequently must be able to stand for long periods of time in routine performance of duties. Constantly must be able to bend over and squat or kneel down or crawl in confined areas to perform various job functions. Occasionally must be able to climb vertical ladders leading to the mechanical penthouse and roof areas for repairs and in response to alarms and sprinkler shut off valves. Occasionally must be able to climb over or crawl around and under machinery in the mechanical rooms to reset alarms and to operate various valves and manual controls.

c. Lifting - Frequently must be able to lift and carry cartons containing maintenance supplies or machinery parts 0 to 50 pounds. Frequently must be able to stock shelves with materials sometimes exceeding six feet in height and weighing from 0 to 50 pounds. Frequently must be able to operate hand chain hoists with pull weights from 0 to 70 pounds. Frequently must be able to remove security panels for access to the mechanical components of door operators 20 to 80 pounds.