#1904 Full-Time Maintenance Worker

Definition: Under general supervision performs a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance repair functions; Assists others as directed; Performs other related functions as required.

Typical Examples of Duties & Percentage of Time:

60% Performs routine maintenance on buildings and related equipment and systems; Repairs or replaces faulty plumbing and electrical fixtures; Troubleshoots heating/cooling problems; Inspects fire suppression systems and alarms; Inspects and maintains emergency exit lighting; Repairs roof leaks; Repairs damage to walls and ceilings; Paints interior and exterior surfaces; Installs suspended ceiling systems and carpet or tiles and sub-flooring; Assembles and moves furniture, etc.

30% Maintains facility grounds; Performs routine and non-routine work on grounds, parking lots and walkways; Removes snow and ice, mows lawn, landscapes, plants, weeds, trims bushes and trees, repairs lots and walkways, etc. May perform custodial duties as required.

10% Operates various types of motor vehicles and ground maintenance equipment; Makes minor adjustments and repairs; Follows preventive maintenance schedules and.Completes construction projects as assigned; Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of (1) methods, practices, and techniques of grounds maintenance; (2) a variety of building and grounds maintenance methods, practices and techniques, tools, materials, and equipment used in work; (3) departmental safety and PERRP policies and procedures.

Skill in (4) use of small tools and equipment; (5) operation of lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, related tools, and equipment.

Ability to (6) follow verbal and written instructions; (7) perform manual labor tasks; (8) read and write common vocabulary; (9) perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; (10) maintain preventative maintenance records; (11) lift and carry up to 80 pounds; (12) complete safety training as required by federal, state and local standards; (13) operate communications equipment (i.e. radios, pagers, etc.)

Suggested Training and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training in building maintenance or a related field with 3 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass (test negative) pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license, or equivalent, and acceptable driving record.
• Requires regular and sustained performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials.
• Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities and differences between shade, degree or value of colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures, or physical appearance associated with job-related objects, materials, tasks, or people.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Submit an Application for Employment and resume to the Geauga County Commissioners, Attn: HR Administrator #1904, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite #350, Chardon, OH 44024 OR e-mail maintenance@geauga.oh.gov

Details and application at: https://bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/job-opportunities/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20