Building Technician

Summary Of Essential Responsibilities

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair activities of moderate difficulty in the upkeep of County facilities, infrastructure, and grounds.

Essential Responsibilities And Functions

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

• Performs various maintenance activities to maintain or improve working spaces and building safety
• Receives incoming deliveries and distributes items to the appropriate department
• Removes or relocates items as needed
• Picks up and delivers parts and supplies
• Assists in the repair of plumbing problems and construction requirements
• Performs general clean-up work
• Assists with painting in office renovations
• Maintains an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other job related duties as directed
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, methods and materials used in various building renovation, maintenance and repair activities
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades
• Skilled in the safe use of common hand tools and light power equipment used in repair and maintenance work
• Ability to safely operate light trucks and/or maintenance equipment
• Ability to work safely with and around mechanized equipment
• Ability to perform manual labor for protracted periods of time
• Ability to understand and comply with oral and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively with others or independently
  
  

Equipment Used: Hand/power tools and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and/or facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical systems; general custodial equipment and supplies; general office equipment, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED
• Two years of experience in skilled facility maintenance work
• Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License and able to drive a county vehicle
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

Physical required __X__ Yes _____ No

Drug test required __X__ Yes _____ No

Background check required __X__ Yes _____ No

Work Schedule / Hours

__X__ Normal / Regular schedule is: Monday – Friday; On call weekends____________

_____ Shift work required – Identify different/specific shift: ______________________

_____ Overtime work is necessary: __________________________________________

_____ Holiday work assignment: ____________________________________________

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, physical fitness testing and criminal background check.

I understand that final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon my undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove me from consideration for employment for one year.

I also understand this position requires an ability to meet physical demands that serve as the essential functions of the job. I understand that I may be required to demonstrate that I can perform the essential functions of the job.

I also understand a criminal history check will be conducted. Although a disqualification is possible, in accordance with federal and state laws, a previous conviction does not automatically disqualify me from consideration for employment. However, if I attempt to withhold information or falsify information pertaining to previous convictions, I will be disqualified from further employment consideration.

Nothing herein creates either a contract or offer of employment.