Facilities Maintenance Technician 1

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Job Description

Performs a variety of building and grounds renovation, repair and maintenance work and may work independently or on a team and perform semi-skilled to skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping and other building and facilities maintenance duties. Work includes repairs; electrical changes or equipment relocations; equipment movement/set up involving technology and HVAC; moving office and facilities operations' arranging, assembling and repairing furniture; preparing and installing building signs; painting parking lot stripes; and related maintenance support tasks. Work requires independence and initiative and knowledge of trade practices and skills. The employee is subject to hazards in the work including exposures to vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gasses and oils. The worker is also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small electrical rooms. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for lasting quality, appearance and functionality through conference, inspection, and records.

Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures, unclogs drains, installs valves, and repairs leaks to bathrooms and kitchen plumbing fixtures; installs new fixtures; changes out water heaters and faucets. Repairs and replaces electrical fixtures such as light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, switches, etc; installs electrical and technology wires and cables. Repairs roofs, hangs doors, changes out or repairs locks, hangs bulletin boards, repairs walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, ramps, steps, furniture; assembles furniture. Assists with HVAC work; monitors pressure and keep records on water heaters; checks boiler fittings for pressure leaks; repairs compressor and electric pumps; adds chemicals to prevent pipe corrosion. May perform custodial and grounds maintenance as needed. Mows grass, removes leaves, weeds, trims shrubs and prunes trees. Arranges rooms and moves furniture to set up for meetings or for changes in room arrangements. Performs standard renovations of rooms such as installing or removing light or plumbing fixtures, painting, repairing or plaster walls, repairing roof leaks, laying carpet, install/repair wood flooring, installing coat racks and bulletin boards; repairs furniture and paints. Maintains necessary records including completing work orders. Obtains parts and supplies as needed. Paints interior and exterior surfaces, furniture, parking lot markings, etc. Fabricates and installs a variety of signs. May provide oversight and lead a project in the absence of the supervisor. Additional Job Duties: Performs related work as requested.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades. Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the assigned trades. Working knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work. Some knowledge of the application on information technology and related software applicable to the work. Some knowledge of HVAC, electrical and painting trades' skills. Skill in the use of tools and assigned equipment. Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment including forklifts, and other large construction/repair equipment. Ability to detect by inspection, broken or worn parts. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to give clear oral instructions of mechanical problems and repair needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and County clients. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans. Ability to maintain records of work activities, of tools and supplies used and progress or repair or renovation.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school supplements by course work in related trade skills and considerable related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Insurance Programs

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
• Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)
• and more!

Financial Programs

Retirement Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Leave Programs

Vacation Leave For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year. The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year. Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

Other Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees. All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.