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Building Maintenance Mechanic

Lancaster County , Inc.
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Compensation Range :

47,028.80 - $70,553.60

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description : JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor I, this position is responsible to perform electrical skilled building maintenance tasks and operations independently, as a member of a work team or in support of other skilled Maintenance Mechanical staff as well as interacting with contracted staff to maintain various County owned and leased buildings to ensure uninterrupted day to day operations.

This position is deemed essential and may be required to work during inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations and / or when the County offices are officially closed due to inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations, etc. This position may be required to work off its normal shift and may be required to work an "on-call" schedule.

This position is mainly stationed at the County's Youth Intervention Center but will often assist at other County Owned properties.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

  • This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor I (position # 00503966)
  • This position has no staff reporting directly to it on a daily basis
  • This position may act as a lead worker on specific projects from time to time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Safely operate a vehicle (with or without trailer) / equipment.
  • Ability to follow County and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs skilled electrical building maintenance activities while operating various tools and equipment, including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing tools, HVAC and electrical testing equipment and related equipment, as required. The person in this position will work with a variety of chemicals including cleaning products, solvents, glues, etc.
  • Electrical - Performs a variety of electrical repair and maintenance tasks; repairs, replaces, and maintains electrical wiring, fuses, switches, motors, generators, lighting systems, and other electrical fixtures and equipment; installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems; identifies damaged or worn electrical components and takes corrective action as assigned under the requirements of the National Electrical Code and other codes, as required.
  • Plumbing - Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
  • HVAC - Installs, maintains and repairs HVAC systems and HVAC related components such as temperature and humidity sensors, duct work, diffusers, motors, fans, controls and similar items as well as use of testing equipment.
  • Carpentry - Performs carpentry related tasks; makes repairs to tile and carpet as necessary; makes repairs on doors, windows, floors, gates, roofs, and ceilings; repairs, installs, and constructs furniture, shelves, cabinets, countertops, and other wood equipment and fixtures.
  • Painting - Paints facilities and equipment; prepares surfaces for painting; applies paint to building interiors, fixtures, equipment or exterior; strip, paint or stain cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
  • Performs general building maintenance, janitorial, grounds, weather related duties including snow / ice removal and other facilities maintenance related duties as assigned.
  • Performs a variety of semi-skilled plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical activities associated with the maintenance and repair of facilities that is outside of their area of expertise.
  • Sets up and takes down equipment in support of County programs as approved by the Facility Manager
  • Maintains digital records of activities including preventative maintenance services and service requests.
  • OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

  • Ability to operate a computer to navigate the internet and use Windows platform (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Creates, sends receives, reads, and responds to email

  • Works with a computer-based work order system to track tasks
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Applicant must have basic computer skills that include using email, navigating the internet, creating spreadsheets and documents
  • Applicant must have 2-4 years of skilled electrical experience in the building maintenance, building service or construction field or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to perform this job
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • This position requires skilled knowledge of electrical work with additional semi-skilled HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry related experience.
  • Must be able to communicate well with others and understand and follow written and oral directions
  • Must be able to work safely and effectively
  • Must be able to work off a step ladder up to 12 feet high
  • Must be able to work out of a man lift of up to 24 feet high
  • REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES

  • Must have and maintain a valid PA Driver's License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy and submit to a driving record background check
  • Must pass a pre-employment fingerprint-based background check
  • Must pass a pre-employment ChildLine Safety Check
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position requires wearing a supplied uniform consisting of long pants and long and / or short-sleeve shirts
  • This position requires the use of closed toe and closed back shoes that support the ankle
  • This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.
  • This position requires lengthy hours on your feet, bending, twisting, reaching, turning, walking forward, backward and to either side, pushing, pulling, grasping, tactual manipulation with hands, repetitive motions, kneeling on one or both knees, while working in the following environments : office, kitchen, gymnasium, library, classroom, detention and shelter environments, maintenance and mechanical areas, outside grounds, sidewalk, parking and driveway areas, and on the roof of buildings up to 135 feet above ground.
  • This position requires lifting up to 75 pounds to waist height, 50 pounds to shoulder height and 40 pounds above the head.
  • This position generally works in an environment that is maintained between 66 and 76 degrees.
  • This position may be subject to working in an environment that is below freezing and more than 77 degrees with high humidity and during times of active weather events such as, but not limited to, rain and snow from time to time depending on the task assigned.
  • This position is exposed to the potential of bodily fluids including, but not limited to blood, urine, feces, vomit, and saliva.
  • The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

    Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

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