Trades Technician II, III, OR IV

Job Description

This position will be required to perform work on highly specialized equipment, installing and maintaining pumps, valves and other plant process systems associated with Water Reclamation Facilities. The position will be required to perform use of mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment on highly specialized equipment associated with all levels of the water/wastewater treatment process. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs. Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery. Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

Trades Technician II - Grade B213

• May serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Performs installations, repairs, and general maintenance in functional area.
• Prepares materials and cost estimates for various projects within functional area.
• Performs preventative maintenance in functional area.
• Maintains level of supplies and equipment.
• Assists with establishing safe construction sites to include directing traffic.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Trades Technician III - Grade B233

• Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
• Performs complex installations and repairs in functional area.
• Inspects equipment and determines if any repairs are needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance in functional area.
• Maintains level of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Trades Technician IV - Grade B313

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversees the daily operations of the section to include processing equipment requests, assisting with the budget process, and coordinating all repairs.
• Performs highly complex installations and repairs in functional area.
• Assists with the coordination and oversight of the work of outside contractors.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Prepares equipment and supply specifications.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Qualifications

Trades Technician II

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years of trades experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license
  

Trades Technician III

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Four years of trades experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license
  

Trades Technician IV

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Five years of progressively responsible trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license
  

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
  
  

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click below.

Trades Tech II

Trades Tech III

Trades Tech IV

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, dusts, gases, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and travel. This position may require: 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working nights, weekends, holidays, 10-hour,12-hour, and rotating shifts.

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Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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