Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Facilities Maintenance Technician II$20.00 - $24.00 / HR - Non-exemptPerforms journey-level preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for County facilities with greater independence than Technician I. The position coordinates assigned work, documents labor and materials, operates vehicles and equipment, and assists with projects and emergency response within established authority.Essential FunctionsPerforms scheduled preventive maintenance and authorized repairs involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and related building systems within assigned training, licensure, permits, and authority.Responds to breakdowns, service requests, and facility emergencies; secures affected areas, reduces immediate hazards when trained to do so, and escalates conditions requiring specialized or licensed assistance.Inspects assigned facilities, systems, tools, and equipment; identifies deficiencies; and recommends repair, replacement, or contractor support to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.Uses the County maintenance-management system to record work orders, time, materials, inspections, equipment condition, and completion status accurately.Coordinates assigned work with County departments and contractors while protecting occupants, County property, keys, access credentials, and restricted facility information.Operates assigned County vehicles, tools, and equipment after required training and inspection and promptly reports damage, malfunction, incidents, or unsafe conditions.Uses, stores, and disposes of maintenance chemicals and products according to labels, safety data sheets, training, ventilation requirements, and assigned protective equipment.Diagnoses and resolves routine multi-trade maintenance problems with limited direction and escalates complex, hazardous, regulated, or permit-requiring work.Coordinates assigned portions of projects and verifies that work orders, parts, materials, and completion records are accurate.Directs an inmate or other approved work crew only when specifically assigned and only under the governing agreement, required supervision, site rules, training, and tool-control procedures.Additional ResponsibilitiesLoads, unloads, transports, and stores assigned tools, equipment, supplies, and materials using safe handling practices.Supports emergency preparation, response, recovery, special events, facility moves, and other departmental operations within assigned training and classification.Performs other related duties consistent with the position's purpose, classification, County policy, safety requirements, and applicable wage-and-hour rules.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct personnel-supervision responsibilities. It may provide task guidance to less-experienced employees or direct a small approved inmate work crew when specifically assigned, without authority to hire, discipline, evaluate, or approve leave.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of preventive maintenance and basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical methods appropriate to the assigned level.Ability to recognize when work requires a permit, licensed contractor, specialized equipment, de-energization, or escalation to a supervisor.Ability to use hand and power tools, test equipment, ladders, vehicles, and assigned machinery safely and within training and authorization.Ability to read work orders, diagrams, equipment manuals, product labels, safety data sheets, and maintenance schedules.Ability to diagnose routine problems, document labor and materials in the maintenance-management system, and maintain accurate inspection and repair records.Ability to coordinate work in occupied public buildings and communicate service impacts professionally to departments, contractors, coworkers, and the public.Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or recognized equivalent.ExperienceThe submitted description states one year of related experience, identical to Technician I. HR and the Department must establish a greater, measurable minimum if Technician II is intended as a higher classification.Equivalent CombinationAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered, subject to Human Resource Services review.Preferred QualificationsTwo or more years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance or building-repair experience.Relevant vocational or technical training and demonstrated competency in one or more building trades.Required Licenses and CertificationsCredential - Required By - Maintenance RequirementValid driver's license - Before operating a County vehicle - Maintain a valid license and satisfy County driving requirements.Trade or contractor credential - Only if required for work personally performed - Maintain active status and comply with the credential's scope, supervision, permitting, and renewal requirements. No mandatory trade credential was identified in the source.Work Schedule and AvailabilityFull-time schedule with participation in an assigned night, weekend, holiday, and emergency call-out rotation. All working time, including call-back and required remote work, must be accurately recorded and compensated. Standby-time treatment depends on the actual restrictions imposed and must be administered under County policy and applicable law.Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe following demands relate to the essential functions and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.Requirement - Frequency - Job-Related ContextWalk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in varied positions - Frequently - Inspect facilities and perform assigned preventive maintenance and repairs.Climb stairs or approved ladders and work at elevation - Occasionally - Reach and service building components after required training and with assigned protective measures.Lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, supplies, and equipment up to 50 pounds - Occasionally - Move materials and support maintenance and emergency-response work. The Department must validate the weight and frequency and provide team or mechanical assistance when appropriate.Operate a County vehicle and enter and exit multiple work sites - Frequently - Travel among facilities, obtain materials, and respond to work orders or emergencies.Read work orders, plans, labels, safety data sheets, equipment indicators, and technical instructions and communicate warnings and directions - Frequently - Select safe methods, recognize hazards, document work, and coordinate with employees, contractors, or approved work crews.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in occupied and unoccupied buildings, shops, mechanical spaces, repair areas, and outdoor sites. Work may involve weather, noise, dust, fumes, maintenance chemicals, traffic, energized or moving equipment, uneven surfaces, heights, biological materials, and emergency conditions. Entry into restricted or hazardous areas is limited to assigned training, authorization, and protective measures.DisclaimerEffingham County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. This job description summarizes the position's primary duties and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of every task, responsibility, or qualification. Duties may be modified or assigned based on operational needs, subject to applicable law and County policy.Employment RelationshipThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It is not an employment contract and does not create a guarantee of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Effingham County is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the County at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable federal or state law, County ordinances, personnel policies, and any other legally binding employment protections.