Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Position requires maintenance and cleaning of all County Facilities. Requires on-call maintenance to Expo Facility on rotating schedule. Performs routine and extensive preventive maintenance and repair procedures on County buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility systems.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

2. Directs: None

3. Other: Has contact with other county employees and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Essential Duties:

• Performs minor and major repair of all County buildings and equipment (except those repairs requiring a licensed contractor)

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment and vehicles on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.

• Responds to various maintenance requests as required.

• Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.

• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on buildings and equipment and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

• Performs all cleaning duties for all County facilities, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, waxing floors, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.

• Performs carpentry repairs, including but not limited to repairing plaster and drywall; painting building structures.

• Assists county officials and departments in moving furniture and equipment.

• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

• Pricing research and/or bid procurement for supplies, maintenance, equipment, tools, repairs, and building improvements.

• Works with Maintenance Supervisor and County Judge’s office to make and process purchase orders for all bills in accordance with yearly budget.

• Maintains building, grounds, and cleaning supplies within County budget.

• Prepares county facilities for events, including arranging tables and chairs, cleaning, and all special needs.

• Provides on-call duties including customer service for lessees and event coordinators at the Expo Center including site orientation, safety guidelines, and repairs.

• Performs various grounds keeping duties including trash pick-up, mowing, pruning, and edging and chemical application of weed and pest control.

• Work after hours and weekends as needed.

• All other duties as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and County Judge.

Other Important Duties:

• Performs all duties and use of equipment within safety guidelines.

• Good work ethic and pride of workmanship.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1) techniques and equipment used in general maintenance, including electrical, carpentry, air conditioning and plumbing repair.

2) basic computer operating systems; and

3) custodial and grounds keeping work.

Skill/Ability to:

1) evaluate the need for various repairs and maintenance.

2) apply good judgment to varied problems;

3) understand written and oral instructions.

4) maintain county equipment and supplies within allotted budget;

5) read and write.

6) and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county personnel and general public.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS/ABILITIES

• Abstain from taking illegal drugs or substances which impair judgement.

• Maintain personal appearance, conduct and habits that reflect favorably on Bee County.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.

• Observe county safety requirements.

• Phone for “on call duty” and emergencies. *

• Reliable transportation to and from work.

• Ability to lift 75lbs.

• Good customer service skills.

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work well as a team and with others.

• Ability to work well under pressure with time constraints.

• Attend meetings and provide feedback as needed.

* It is this department’s expectation that all cell phones will be off or on silent during normal business hours so normal workflow remains undisturbed. It is expected that employees will only use their personal cell phones for emergencies or while taking paid and unpaid breaks. If an employee is operating a motor vehicle or other heavy machinery for the company, the employee must refrain from using their cell phone until it becomes safe to do so.

Abuse or misuse of cell phones will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $32,680.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,680