Maintenance Tech

Maintenance TechnicianThis position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or irrigation systems and equipment; performs general carpentry and minor building construction and renovation work; may supervise subordinate maintenance personnel when assigned; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.Assists in supervising and performs general building maintenance and repair work; provides training, advice and assistance to co-workers as needed; Installs, maintains and repairs various plumbing systems and equipment, including but not limited to bathroom fixtures, water heaters / coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, water fountains, etc.; Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, security lights, ground lights, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed. Maintains and repairs the City's facilities, equipment and parking facilities; Cleans, services, repairs and/or replaces HVAC and refrigeration systems and irrigation systems; Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement; Performs general carpentry work for building construction / renovation as required; Pours and forms concrete; performs masonry work; Hangs and finishes sheetrock; lays tile, carpet, linoleum, etc.; Paints walls and other surfaces as needed; Repairs roofing; Repairs mechanical and electrical locks and locking systems; Performs welding and fabrication work as needed; Moves furniture and other heavy items as requested; Maintains assigned tools and equipment; Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed; Works outside of regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed; Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments; and Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum requirements to perform work: High school diploma or GED; Two (2) years of relevant prior experience; Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License; May have Journeyman Certification in one of the building trades; May have HVAC certification.Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes; Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information; Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants; Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as HVAC equipment, electronic equipment, heavy shop equipment; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope; Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving; Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form; Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.