Maintenance Technician - Bannock County

Purpose of Class

Performs semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial work on buildings; performs related work as required.

Primary Function

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance, repair, inspection, and janitorial work on County buildings, including equipment, utilities and related systems. The work is performed under the supervision of the Facilities Director. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public building environment, detention facilities and outdoors and may include working on rooftops and in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignments)

• Performs scheduled maintenance on electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems;
• Performs construction work on County buildings, including remodels;
• Repairs, and maintains sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• Performs painting duties;
• Performs maintenance and janitorial work on restrooms and facilities;
• Maintains grounds, including sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas, by picking up litter and trash, mowing grass, weeding planting areas, and irrigating;
• Performs snow removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways;
• Performs janitorial work;
• Monitors work of contract vendors and contractors, including janitorial for compliance and completion;
• Maintains performance and maintenance records;
• Performs inventory duties, including ordering supplies from vendors;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety policies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• On call after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Record keeping and filing practices and procedures;
• County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, ladders and power lifts, and hazardous chemicals.

Ability to:

• Operate hand tools and lawn mowing equipment;
• Operate a motor vehicle including snow removal equipment;
• Maintain and order cleaning supplies for custodians;
• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Prepare written reports, including work orders and maintenance logs;
• Maintain records efficiently and accurately;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform duties accurately and efficiently under time sensitive deadlines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, local elected and appointed officials, and the public;
• Ability to learn standard practices regarding painting, plumbing and janitorial work.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; and
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Special Qualifications

• Idaho drivers license is required.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms, and communicate in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, and related documents;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment, operate a motor vehicle, and operate standard office equipment;
• Sufficient strength to lift objects over 35 pounds;
• Sufficient body flexibility, agility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations which require working in confined spaces, climbing on ladders and power lifts, and to work in a building maintenance environment

Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran's Preference Given Pursuant to Idaho Code.