What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc?
Description
This position is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure of the Garden, ensuring the operational components of the Garden are in good working order. This position will be responsible for work at the Atlanta (primary) and Gainesville (when needed) locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Routinely inspects facility, troubleshoots and makes repairs to the mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing systems, as well as any structural elements on the property
- Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property including, but not limited to, painting, drywall, structural elements, including sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clears drain stoppages, interior and exterior lighting including lamp, fuse and ballast replacement
- Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property
- Assist other departments, including but not limited to, Special Events to setup events.
- Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (i.e. OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment
- Schedule and preform preventive maintenance programs as assigned by Sr. Building Engineer.
- Ensure the appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment and tools are maintained
- Periodically inspect air handling units, tighten or replace belts, replace filters and grease components. Maintain logs to document activity
- May perform additional maintenance duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Technical School certifications and/or training preferred
- Building maintenance experience performing some carpentry, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing functions preferred
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to define problems, collect information and establish fact
- Paint, electrical, plumbing, and drywall skills
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
- Capability to diagnose problems on equipment
- Knowledge of basic electrical systems
- Knowledge of safety rules, hazards and application of accident prevention measures
- Basic knowledge of fire protection hydraulic system and fire protection alarm systems
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Valid Driver’s License with good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.
It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
