MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Job Title

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parking facilities, City parks and recreational facilities; and performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains City parking and City parks and recreational facilities as assigned; Assists supervisor in monitoring the work of contractors for compliance with established specifications, contracts, and standards of quality and safety; Performs general building maintenance and repair work as required, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and locksmithing; Performs masonry work as required for facility construction; Assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment; Maintains swimming pools and related equipment; Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary; Paints facilities and other structures; Transports equipment and other items to and from work sites as directed; Inspects facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of department property; Maintains and performs minor repairs of department vehicles and equipment; Prepares and submits various records and reports as required; Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility; Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as shop tools, vehicles, construction tools and equipment, etc.; may repair power tools and light equipment;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal 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.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.