Building Maintenance Mechanic *Salary negotiable based on experience*

Maintenance Technician

Starting Compensation: $47,964.80/Annually

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Job Summary

Under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible to perform skilled building maintenance tasks and operations independently, as a member of a work team, or in support of other skilled maintenance mechanical staff. Also providing maintenance and support services for other County agencies and departments as required. This person will provide facility maintenance for County-owned and leased facilities while providing a clean and safe environment for visitors, tenants and employees.

This position is deemed essential and may be required to work during inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations and/or when the County offices are officially closed due to inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations, etc. This position may be required to work off its normal shift and may be required to work an "on-call" schedule.

*Salary negotiable based on experience*

Reporting Relationships

This person reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, position #00500290, at the Park location. This person will work directly with other Facility Management supervisors at the Park and other locations. This person may act as a lead worker on projects/tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to follow County and Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Safely operate vehicle (with or without a trailer) and equipment
• Provides daily maintenance of all park facilities, including office spaces, pavilions, comfort stations, tenant properties and the pool complex
• Safely Operates/maintains equipment including backhoe/front-end loader, small dump truck and snowplow, skid steer, mini excavator, etc.
• Operates hand, power and rotary tools
• Responsible for winterization and de-winterization of all park pavilions, comfort stations, hydrants and pool complex
• Responsible for daily operation of the County pool and bath house in season (i.e., programming VFD's, programming and operating chemical feed computer, repair and replacement of pumps and 480V 3-phase motors, operating/maintaining filtration system, routine testing and treating water, etc.)
• Performs skilled building maintenance activities in one or more of the following areas while operating various tools and equipment, including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing tools, HVAC and electrical testing equipment and related equipment as required.
• Electrical - Performs a variety of electrical repairs and maintenance tasks; repairs, replaces, and maintains electrical wiring, motors, lighting systems, and other electrical fixtures and equipment; identifies damaged or worn electrical components and takes corrective action as assigned.
• Plumbing - Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets and water heaters
• HVAC Preventative maintenance, diagnosing, general repairs, units including oil, propane, electric, geothermal.
• Carpentry - Performs carpentry related tasks; makes repairs to tile and carpet as necessary; makes repairs on doors, windows, floors, gates, roofs, and ceilings; repairs, installs, and constructs shelving, and other wood equipment and fixtures.
• Painting - Paints facilities and equipment; prepares surfaces for painting; applies interior and exterior paint, strip, paint or stain cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
• Performs general building maintenance, janitorial, grounds, weather related duties and other facilities maintenance related duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of skilled plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical activities associated with the maintenance and repair of facilities.

Other Specific Tasks or Duties

• Works cooperatively with Facility Management staff on major projects
• Responds to maintenance emergencies such as electrical, plumbing and heating
• Assists with grounds maintenance and sanitation, as needed, including special events, snow removal, loading and hauling trash and recyclables, and janitorial duties
• Assists in after-hours and weekend maintenance of the County pool, in season
• Some in season weekend work required
• Performs basic equipment and vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Ability to operate a computer to navigate the internet and use Windows platform (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Creates, sends, receives, reads and responds to email
• Works with a computer-based work order system to track tasks
• Plow and salt Park roads and parking lots
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum two years of experience in related position or equivalent training in vocational or trade school.
• Previous electrical and plumbing experience, a plus
• Applicant must have basic computer skills that include using email, navigating the internet, creating spreadsheets and documents
• Previous experience operating equipment a plus
• Snow removal experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision, self-motivated
• Ability to work well alone and with others
• Ability to assist Supervisor in his/her absence
• PA Dept of Agriculture Core Applicator Certification and PA Dept of Ag Category 24 Applicator Certification for pool operation preferred or ability to achieve both within six months of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Clearances

• PA Dept of Agriculture Core Applicator Certification and PA Dept of Ag Category 24 Applicator Certification for pool operation preferred or ability to achieve both within six months of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement
• Must have and maintain a valid PA Driver's License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy and submit to a driving record background check
• Must pass a pre-employment fingerprint-based background check
• Must pass a pre-employment ChildLine Safety Check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to lift 75 pounds to waist height, 50 pounds to shoulder height and 40 pounds above the head
• Ability to climb a ladder to a working height of 30 feet
• Must be able to transverse uneven terrain for long distances
• Must be able to stoop, bend over from the waist and reach overhead frequently and for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment
• This position is exposed to the potential of bodily fluids including, but not limited to blood, urine, feces, vomit, and saliva
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided
• This position requires wearing long pants and department-supplied long and/or short-sleeved shirts
• This position requires the use of closed toe and closed back shoes that support the ankle