Maintenance Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs technical duties in the maintenance of county fairgrounds and related facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Maintains and operates a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including mowers, weed trimmers, trenching equipment, pumps, snowplows, etc.

• Maintains campgrounds; mows grass and trims weeds.

• Makes plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs as needed.

• Repairs gravel surfaces as needed.

• Prepares fairgrounds for annual fair.

• Cleans up after events, including following annual county fair.

• Operates a variety of snow removal equipment to participate in snow removal operations.

• Inspects campground and fairgrounds to ensure safety and identify repair and maintenance needs.

• Welds and fabricates parts as needed.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance and landscaping principles and practices.

• Knowledge of building maintenance principles.

• Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and repair principles.

• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

• Skill in the operation of a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The County Fair and Park Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of county fairgrounds, campgrounds, and related facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective maintenance of those facilities.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other county personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

• The work is typically performed outdoors, frequently in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.