(Part-time) Facility Maintenance Technician

Part-time Facility Maintenance Technician

The City of Grove City is currently seeking a Part-time Facility Maintenance Technician for our expanding Public Service Department. If you're looking for a stable, purposeful, part-time role, apply now to join a dynamic team that keeps our city running! The Facility Maintenance Technician, under the immediate supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Crew Leader, is responsible for performing routine and semi-skilled tasks involving general maintenance of City facilities, equipment and grounds.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of secondary education (high school or GED).
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and must be able to qualify and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to one to three years construction or facility maintenance trades.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment, building mechanical systems and components (water pumps, heat pumps, filtration), and fire panel operations highly preferred.

Note to applicants: The schedule for this role is Monday-Wednesday 7am-4pm and Thursday 7am-11am for a total of 28 hours per week.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs basic plumbing repairs (repairing leaks, unclogging drains, etc.).
• Performs basic electrical work (replacing electrical receptacles and light switches).
• Painting, installing door hardware, replacing floor tile, etc.
• Troubleshooting.
• Follows PM procedures (lock out/tag out).
• Performs routine checks of life safety equipment (fire extinguishers, AED's, Egress lights).
• Inspects equipment and tools prior to operating to ensure safety.
• Performs cleaning duties necessary to maintain facilities when required.
• Assists with after hour emergency calls.
• Assists with snow removal from sidewalks, building entrances and parking lots of all City owned and operated facilities and parking lots as needed.
• Operates and maintains City owned equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Prepares and submits records of work completed in a timely manner.
• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Crew Leader.
• Obeys and promptly executes all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated:

The employee: works with heavy equipment; works around motorized equipment; is exposed to environmental conditions, exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 decibels; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants; is exposed to wet walking surfaces; works in inclement weather conditions (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, etc.); is exposed to dirt, dust, and odor; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., mowers, saws, etc.); may occasionally be exposed to other hazardous or physically demanding working conditions experienced by divisional personnel; employee may exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way. Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work. Backhoe, loader, street sweeper, skid steer, snowplow, tractors, mowers, and other related equipment; saws, jackhammer, crack sealer, roller, chipper, light and heavy-duty motorized trucks, hand and power tools (e.g., chainsaw, air wrench, etc.).

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification:

Knowledge of inventory control; purchasing; mechanics principles; City/department goals and objectives; City/department policies and procedures; personnel rules and regulations; safety practices and procedures; City certification/licensure requirements; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; park and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies; grounds maintenance and repair; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; workplace safety; project management; local geographical area. Skill in computer operation; use of modern office equipment; vehicle mechanics; electronics; auto body repair; welding; motor vehicle operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanic's tools and equipment; motor vehicle operation. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture or schedule form; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals; deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; determine material and equipment needs; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; recognize safety warnings; understand technical manuals and/or verbal instructions; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.