Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description General Summary: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of routine maintenance and light repair of Consolidated Government owned buildings and facilities as assigned. Performs high-level skilled maintenance and construction work including carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair related duties at Augusta facilities within the guidelines of work order and Augusta-Richmond County departmental rules and procedures. Works with co-workers and the public to provide operational support. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Performs general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities: and performs semi- skilled manual work involving building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and drywall, masonry, custodial, or other maintenance projects Assists in ensuring that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Performs various routine plumbing tasks; troubleshoots plumbing problems; installs and repairs plumbing fixtures; clears and unblocks water lines and drains; repairs steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.; solders pipes; and repairs plumbing leaks. Performs various routine electrical tasks, troubleshoots electrical problems; installs electrical receptacles and switches; repairs electrical components; trips or replaces breaker; and replaces light bulbs and ballasts. Performs various tasks involving general building maintenance, carpentry, masonry or construction projects: paints interior and exterior surfaces; performs general concrete work, plaster applications and places sheetrock; removes, repairs, and replaces floor/ceiling tile; inspects, installs and repairs roofs; installs, adjusts, and repairs doors and hardware; replaces windows, doors, and glass panes; lubricates hardware; performs locksmith duties; and performs related maintenance and repair activities. Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects: provides cost projections as requested; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitors inventory levels; and orders new or replacement materials as required. Participates in the setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes and special events. Performs other duties of a similar nature of level. Required Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED Experience: Three (3) years of experience in general construction, maintenance and repair. Licensing: Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. Certification: N/A Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the methods, techniques, standards, and tools used in carpentry, masonry, painting, and plumbing industries. Familiarity with departmental and safety rules and regulations. Proficiency in using hand and bench tools. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Basic math skills for estimating height, width, length and other proportions. Other: Does this position require staff call up in an emergency? No. Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes. If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%? Yes, more than 50%. Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization : Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and Math : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria . Physical Abilities : Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste , odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents . Is this position involved in a budgetary or financial approval responsibility? No. If yes, please indicate size of budget or financial approval responsibility in annual dollar amount: $0 Training & Supervisory Responsibility : How many people are being supervised or trained? None. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Opening Date Sep 29, 2026 Closing Date 32,389.00 Human Resources Employer Privacy Policy EEO is the Law ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service #J-18808-Ljbffr Augusta Richmond County