Maintenance Technician

General Description: The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform preventative maintenance and repairs at City owned and/or operated buildings and facilities.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Work Hours: This position will be expected to work a designated schedule established by the Department Head. It is also expected this position will work other and /or additional hours including nights, weekends and /or holidays as necessary or requested in order to accomplish departmental goals.

Duties and Responsibilities: The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

E ssential Functions: Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.

Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.

Performs electrical installation and repair; operates boilers and chilled water systems; monitors HVAC; installs and repairs plumbing.

Performs preventative maintenance of motors and pumps; paints; installs and finishes drywall.

Assists with event set up, operation and take down.

Troubleshoots mechanical issues.

Conducts all phases of building repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Operates temperature controls, energy management systems, and pneumatic systems.

Assists with the purchase, pick-up and delivery of materials and supplies.

Troubleshoots telephones and data support systems.

Maintains HVAC building temperature.

Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Requires four (4) years' experience in building repair and maintenance or closely related experience. Must have previous experience with 3 phase power.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Journeyman's License - preferred

HVAC Technicians Class 2 License - preferred

Forklift Certification - preferred

Driver's License - required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; A daptability - responds positively to change; Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers; Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Salary & Benefits: The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.