Maintenance Worker - Facilities

Maintenance Worker - Facilities

Maintenance Worker

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Maintenance Worker performs skilled and manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of county facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. Ensures operational safety, performs routine inspections, and assists with special projects as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Facility Maintenance: Perform general maintenance and repair work on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and perform preventative maintenance on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Interior & Exterior Repair: Assist with drywall, painting, carpentry, and minor electrical or plumbing repairs.
• Equipment Operation: Operate skid steer, mini-excavator, forklift, and other power equipment for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Inventory Management: Move and organize tools, materials, and equipment; maintain accurate inventory records.
• Roadway & Grounds Maintenance: Perform snow and ice removal, lawn mowing, trimming, and other groundskeeping duties.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures and maintain equipment in safe operating condition.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with other maintenance staff to complete projects efficiently.
• Emergency Response: Respond to maintenance emergencies including plumbing leaks, electrical outages, and storm damage.
• Documentation: Maintain logs of work performed, materials used, and maintenance requests completed.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience The following are the minimum education and experience required for the position. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Education: HS diploma or GED

Experience: 2 years previous relevant work experience is required.

Special Experience

Training Requisites

Certifications

Valid Class E drivers license.

Success Framework

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

• Ability to read and follow work orders and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of OSHA and county safety standards.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage multiple tasks.
• Physical strength and endurance to perform labor.
• Skill in operating light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues and recommend repairs.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods and materials.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Basic computer and email proficiency.
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours maintenance calls.
• Commitment to teamwork and dependable service.
• Basic math and measurement skills for estimating materials.

Equipment and Tools

Hand and power tools; skid steer; mini-excavator; forklift; snow removal equipment; safety PPE; computer; Microsoft 365.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor/outdoor maintenance setting; exposure to noise, machinery, dust, heat, cold, and inclement weather. May require early morning or late evening hours. On-call shifts required. May be required to work in high or dangerous places. May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires the ability to stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• On-call shift work required.
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

To Apply

Please complete the online application found at Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

Normal Entry Salary: $19.15 per hour

Salary Range

EOE Statement: Jefferson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Jefferson County, Missouri - Government