Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, conducts inspections to determine repair and maintenance work needed and typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, lighting, and HVAC as needed.

Essential Functions:

Maintains proper chemical concentration in well water through required system checks and established periodic inspections. Also maintains all pumps, valves, piping, etc. associated with the Park's water systems.

Install, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment adhering to the Park's "lock-out, tag-out" procedures for all faulty electrical systems.

Performs housekeeping duties as assigned.

Performs heavy equipment and small equipment servicing and repairs.

Constructs and maintains overall appearance of landscape to include, but not limited to, flower beds, weed control, lake's dam maintenance, sewage drain fields, grass, etc.

Operates welding tools and oxygen/acetylene cutting torch.

Pours concrete, makes forms, sets posts, etc.

Assists as required with special events for the successful completion of the event.

Inspects, maintains and repairs power generators in campground to include daily log entries required by the state.

Attends seminars and classes to receive and maintain required licenses and certifications.

Inspects building, grounds and other structures to ensure the overall general appearance, cleanliness, and the safe and proper operation of functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations.

Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).

Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.

Performs minor painting and carpentry work as assigned.

Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and spaces (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, desks, file cabinets, etc.).

Assist with ordering parts and maintaining required documents.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventive maintenance.

Maintains safe work procedures by making proper use of signs, safety equipment, scaffolds, ladders, and safety barriers according to prescribed protocols.

Prepares work to be processed by reviewing work requests; resolving questions; and prioritizing projects.

Assists in maintaining a current and up-to-date property inventory listing appropriate equipment and its assigned location.

Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

Inspects, maintains and operates assigned vehicles as per standard instructions and adheres to assigned parking plans.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Combination endorsement and Air Brake Endorsement within (12) twelve months of hire.

Basic First Aid, AED, and CPR certification

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work flexible hours and weekend rotations.

Supplemental Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.

Parks

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, welders, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, machinist tools, electricians tools, metal fabrication tools, shovels, pick axes, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Benefits:

INSURANCE PROGRAMS HEALTH INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan. DENTAL INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. LIFE INSURANCE Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS RETIREMENT Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses. DIRECT DEPOSIT Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice. TRUIST No Overdraft Fees $100 Negative Balance Buffer Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred