Building Service Technician 1

Building Service Technician 1

The Building Service Technician 1 provides building maintenance through custodial and preventive care. By utilizing the assistance of inmate/client/detainee workers, the Building Service Technician is able to maintain the designated facilities according to high standards.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Direct inmate/client/detainee workers and contractors in proper methods of care and cleaning inside and outside of the facility.
• Clean and care for the facility as directed.
• Perform repair tasks, such as carpentry, painting and plumbing.
• Perform repairs on hand tools, power tools and equipment, and address simple electrical problems.
• Supervise laundry and maintenance work to ensure assigned duties are completed.
• Provide input on maintenance budget, both current and future.
• Maintain records relating to facility care and maintenance.
• Monitor tool and chemical inventory.
• Order supplies as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year of work experience in building maintenance preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's license within 90 days of moving to South Dakota

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance and use hands and arms to reach and feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in an office or correctional facility.
• This position may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, wet condition and occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Work may require the use protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• This position will include close interactions with inmates/detainees/clients.