JOB
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of skilled trades work involving mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems related to remodeling, maintenance, and repair of County buildings, building equipment and systems and is responsible for completion of assigned tasks; assures compliance with applicable State and Local building and safety codes and standards. Performs landscaping and housekeeping duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise other employees.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTIME SPENTPerforms building maintenance and minor remodeling tasks involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical work; operates hand and power tools and ensures compliance with safety operations and safety policies. 20%Performs maintenance checks, service, and repairs on equipment such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning units, water heaters, small motors, fans, pumps, compressors, and similar items; services, repairs and installs refrigeration systems. 10%Interprets construction drawings, plans and blueprints; utilizes construction drawings and prepares material and labor estimates for building maintenance projects. 10%Services, replaces, repairs and installs electrical systems, conduit, switches, generators, control panels, sensors, and miscellaneous electrical repairs; troubleshoots electrical problems; installs, moves, adds or changes circuits; troubleshoots and maintains building security systems, including alarms and communications systems.10%Makes interior repairs that include installing and replacing locks, repairing faucets and toilets, clearing clogged drains and sewer lines. 10%Makes exterior repairs including patching roofs/walls/ceilings, weatherproofing, repairing steps, concrete walkways, railing and fences.10%Coordinates with County employees and building inspectors, Local and State Fire Marshals, vendors and other relevant parties in relation to building maintenance activities.10%Utilizes hand tools, small equipment, ladders and mechanical equipment to complete assignments; uses proper safety methods, procedures and follows safety practices in all work performed.10%Prepares reports and documentation on assigned projects; drives to other County facilities and job sites as necessary.10%Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no responsibility over any types of budget.PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have project responsibilities.ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position trains colleagues and explains County procedures or processes.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIESThis position creates or edits documents, internal memos and emails.INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLICInteracts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location.INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERSRegularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDKnowledge of institutional equipment and systems, including heating, air conditioning and ventilation and their maintenance. Cleaning procedures, practices, supplies and equipment; occupational safety hazards; knowledge of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment maintenance; knowledge of building maintenance operations and activities; regulations pertaining to facility/detention facility building and fire codes, safety precautions, plan drawings, blue prints; knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical, plumbing, boiler operation; carpentry; painting; landscaping; security systems and monitors; inmate phone system. Knowledge of fire alarm systems and panel.SKILLS REQUIREDProblem recognition; troubleshooting; installing/repairing and routine maintenance. Skills in repairing and maintaining high security and detention locks. Maintenance of fire alarms, security systems; trouble shooting skills; basic electrical theory; repairs of jail equipment, commercial kitchen equipment; building maintenance.ABILITIES REQUIREDExpress one's self orally; perform tasks with arm-hand steadiness; maintain hand, eye coordination; react in a calm and timely manner and follow orders.Solve problems sensibly and swiftly; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situation.Ability to successfully and skillfully operate equipment and perform functional level maintenance work; ability to work in stressful and sometimes violent atmosphere such as the detention/jail facilities. Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment in routine and emergency situations; ability to work effectively and responsibly around inmates; communicate effectively to inmates; ability to communicate with jail staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDSRegularly stands to perform custodian work and maintenance work.Occasionally sits to attend to other duties. May be required to lift work related materials, equipment or tools up to 100 lbs.Requires dexterity for keyboard operation, for special gadgets and special machines.Incumbents in this position may be required to walk to and from work sites, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and twist.WORK ENVIRONMENTIncumbents in this position occasionally spends time in office environment; regularly spends time in outdoor areas; routinely spends time in custodian or janitorial room; constantly spends time in automobile; regularly spends time in kitchen; routinely spends time in tight spaces.SAFETY RISK EXPOSUREIncumbents in this position may become exposed to individuals with high level of emotional distress; physical danger, loud noises, dampness, electrical hazards and verbal abuses from inmates, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, fire hazards, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, wetness and humidity.PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALSIncumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. This position occasionally requires welding gloves, reflective road vest, rubber gloves; constantly requires safety foot wear; occasionally requires hearing protection devices and hard hat.CONSEQUENCES OF ERRORPotential errors can cause inconveniences to other employees, and/or delays in related works areas. Delays of services are possible.
