What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Kosciusko County Government?
Responsibilities:
- Perform general maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, raising flag, unlocking doors, turning on lights, hanging/removing signs, and preparing designated rooms for special meetings as scheduled. Assist with office renovation, demolition, clean up, furniture assembly and moving offices.
- Maintain HVAC system, including but not limited to, changing the air filters, ensuring proper upkeep of heating/cooling equipment such as maintaining boiler and chiller equipment, servicing fan coils, changing belts, heating and cooling valves, and motor replacement, and monitoring system, assisted by Metasys system.
- Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing water leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures. Install and maintain Jail electronic and pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
- Perform electrical maintenance to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment including testing circuits to locate problems and replacing equipment such as switches, outlets and ballasts. Install LED upgrades. Perform diagnostics for electrical relay.
- Maintain sidewalks and grounds, including operating tractors for snow removal and yard maintenance.
- Maintain and service laundry equipment and commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to, dishwashers, garbage disposals and steam kettles.
- Maintain serviceability of equipment and tools, notifies Administrator of need for replacement of supplies, orders supplies and assist with putting away supplies as necessary.
- Diagnosis and repair Jail pneumatic lock systems and jail door relays. Repair Jail window glass.
- Maintain and continually update all department, jail and air handler repair and maintenance logs.
- Pick up and deliver items for Maintenance Department as needed.
- Operate various tools and equipment in performance of assigned duties.
- Perform walkthroughs with vendors prior to estimate process.
- Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and be on call on a rotation basis.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED. A minimum of two (2) years related maintenance experience and jail maintenance experience required.
- Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
- Thorough knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, heating and cooling systems, with ability to effectively determine County building repair and maintenance needs.
- Thorough knowledge of Jail maintenance and plumbing systems, including pneumatic lock systems, door relays, electronic and pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
- Working knowledge of applicable safety practices and regulations, with ability to evaluate work projects and procedures, take proper precautions and instruct Department employees accordingly to ensure safety of self, co-workers, County personnel and visitors.
- Ability to properly and safely operate a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle, driver, ratchet, pallet jack, manlift, belt sander, pressure washer, cutting torch, grinder, drill press, drain augers, truck and welding equipment.
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to State requirements.
- Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including exposure to wet and icy conditions, working near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt and sitting and walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying under 75 pounds, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects, pushing/pulling objects, far and close vision and hearing sounds/communication.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts and specifications.
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
- Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours and occasionally travel out of town, sometimes overnight.
- Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
- Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to Commute:
- Warsaw, IN 46580 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Warsaw, IN 46580: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25