MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT, SENIOR

Maintenance Technician

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor. The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
• Performs preventative maintenance;
• Maintains and repairs sewer and service lines;
• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• One (1) year of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License;
• May have Trench and Shoring Certification;
• May have Asbestos Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
• Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems;

• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.