What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Sumter County Economic Development?
General Description
Performs skilled work in the overall maintenance of County-owned; facilities, historical markers, parks, cemeteries, and trailsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs skilled work in the overall maintenance of County-owned; facilities, historical markers, parks, cemeteries, and trailsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
- Installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances and installs water lines, sewer lines, drainage lines, pipes, and performs pipe repair.
- Operates various trade equipment such as, but not limited to, power saws, planers, routers, bench grinders, sanders, cement mixers, paint sprayers, pressure cleaning equipment, trenchers, chain saws, trimmers, small trucks, and automotive equipment.
- Prepares layout selects a specified type of lumber and materials to complete assigned carpentry tasks successfully. Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, drywall, paneling, insulation, floor tile, and carpet.
- Performs preventative maintenance on playground equipment, tools, and facility equipment.
- Operates and maintains various building and park electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on a routine basis, keeping records and reports on the same.
- Prepares and paints County leased and owned non-road properties.
- In case of an emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County’s offices or work facilities.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions, applicable building codes, or regulations.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical trade procedures.
- Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles in accordance with the Division’s standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of principles and methods of operating equipment used for park, buildings, office repair, carpentry, custodial, basic electrical, irrigation, masonry, plumbing, painting, and related work.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment of the trades.
- Ability to read and interpret plans specifications, schematic drawings, and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and to make necessary reports.
- Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to make inspections for needed repairs.
- Ability to use standard tests and hand tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to understand, issue, and carry out verbal and written directions.
- Ability to use a computer, tablets, and asset management software.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, parks, and facilities
- Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, parks, and facilities (preferred)
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
- Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment.
- Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds)
- Walking
- Standing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Balancing
- Stooping
- Climbing
- Ability to work in small areas
- Operation of motor vehicle
- Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
- Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
- Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment
- Works inside and outside with: solvents, electrical energy, uneven surfaces, in and with moving objects and equipment, heights (up to 50 feet)