Maintenance / Ground Technician III

This is proficiency level II in the Facilities Maintenance series. Work involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, buildings, equipment, and fixtures. The incumbent in this job class performs skilled maintenance repair tasks in a specified field, assigns duties, and inspects the work of subordinates. Work is performed under the supervision of a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, manager, or administrative superior.

Examples of Work: Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs skilled tasks in the maintenance repair fields such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, electrical work, electronics, air-conditioning/refrigeration, heating, and/or general maintenance.

Receive work orders and itemize assignments to be completed.

Performs repairs to appliances and replaces parts.

Coordinates the work of employees and assists the supervisor in maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Make carpentry repairs to buildings.

Paints building structures and operates machinery and equipment.

Assists with work orders for special events and exhibits.

Repairs rooftops, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and/or other parts of the building structure.

Inspects, operates, and tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and correct issues.

Makes electrical repairs and minor repairs to heating and ventilating equipment.

Ensures the safety of individuals and staff while performing maintenance services.
Minimum Qualifications:
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

Experience/Educational Requirements:
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma);

AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in at least one of the following fields: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronics, electrical work, plastering, air-conditioning/refrigeration, heating equipment, or general maintenance and repair.

OR
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a Facilities Maintenance Repairer I.

Essential Functions: Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures that facility grounds are maintained.

Provides basic maintenance of facility group homes, campuses, and campus buildings.

Ensures the facility is in optimum working condition.

Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. These are typical requirements; however, reasonable accommodation may be possible.

Physical Activities: The incumbent is occasionally asked to climb, reach, and feel; he/she is frequently asked to stand, hear, talk, and handle; and is rarely asked to balance, kneel, and/or crawl.

Physical Demands: The incumbent typically performs work that requires him/her to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Requirements: The incumbent must be able to see objects clearly at 20 inches or less and at 20 or more feet; adjust his/her eyes to bring objects into focus, distinguish colors; see objects in his/her peripheral vision; and see objects in three dimensions.

Working Conditions: The incumbent typically works in a quiet work environment, and is rarely exposed to adverse environmental conditions including, but not limited to, extreme vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, burns, explosives, chemicals, heights, fumes, dust, and gases; he/she is occasionally exposed to wetness and humidity, close quarters, and odors; but he/she is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
Competencies:
The following underlying competencies are linked to the essential functions of the job. Employees in this position may be evaluated on these competencies as part of the performance appraisal system. Specific behaviors may be identified and included later by the hiring agency. Failure of an employee to successfully demonstrate some or all these competencies, as deemed important by his or her reporting official, may result in the employee being placed on a performance improvement plan. If after a reasonable period, usually three (3) months, the employee fails to demonstrate successful performance, the employee may be terminated. These competencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
PUBLIC SECTOR COMPETENCIES:

Integrity: Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to public trust through statements and actions.

Models and demonstrate high standards of integrity, trust, openness, and respect for others. Demonstrates integrity by honoring commitments and promises. Demonstrates integrity by maintaining necessary confidentiality.

Work Ethic: Conscientiously abides by the rules, regulations, and procedures governing work. Exhibits a strong work ethic by being productive, diligent, conscientious, timely, and loyal.

Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to quality public service through statements and actions.

Seeks to understand and meet and/or exceed the needs and expectations of customers. Treats customers with respect, responding to requests in a professional manner, even in difficult circumstances. Provides accurate and timely service. Develop positive relationships with customers. Obtains first-hand customer information and uses it to improve projects and/or services.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility for actions and results.

Focuses on quality and expends the necessary time and effort to achieve goals. It is productive and carries a fair share of the workload. Demonstrates loyalty to the job, agency, and is a good steward of state assets. Steadfastly persists in overcoming obstacles and pushes self for results. Maintains necessary attention to detail to achieve a high level of performance. Deal effectively with pressure and recover quickly from setbacks. Takes ownership of tasks, performance standards, and mistakes. Knowledgeable of the agency's mission, functions, and how it fits into state government.

Self-Management Skills: Effectively manage emotions and impulses and maintain a positive attitude.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit. Works effectively and cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Treats all people with respect, courtesy, and consideration. Communicate effectively. Remains open to new ideas and approaches. Avoids conflicts of interest. Promotes cooperation and teamwork. Continuously evaluates, adapts, and copes effectively with change. Allows self and others to make mistakes and learns from those mistakes. Adheres to high ethical standards.

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern to develop and maintain relationships.

Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding. Identifies and seeks to solve problems and prevent or resolve conflict issues. Encourages others through positive reinforcement. Expresses facts and ideas both verbally and in writing in a clear, convincing, and organized manner, helping others translate vision into action. Models’ appropriate behavior. Recognizes and develops potential in others, mentors. Build constructive and effective relationships.

Communication Skills: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and expresses information to individuals or groups effectively.

Receives nonverbal cues, such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations. Considers the audience and nature of the information. Listen to others and respond appropriately. May make oral presentations. Communicates ideas, suggestions, and concerns as well as outcomes and progress throughout the course of an activity. Provides thorough and accurate information. Can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Self-Development: Adapts to behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Seeks efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. Uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development. Develop and enhance skills to adapt to changing organizational needs. Remains open to change and new information, and ideas. Is committed and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.
Reads, comprehends, and correctly applies all rules, regulations, and policies applicable to work assignments. Demonstrates the ability to perform work with a minimum amount of supervision in areas that are familiar. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a minimum score for his/her classification according to the Maintenance Technician Skills Assessment. Knows how to work effectively with a wide range of applications, hardware, and devices. Demonstrates the ability to exhibit attention to details. Knowledgeable of basic mathematical, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.

Workflow Management: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

Operates under specific time constraints and within specified deadlines. Effectively prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. Works on appropriate priorities to get the job done. Communicate all relevant information on a timely basis with accuracy and completeness. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize assignments to get projects completed in a timely manner. Knows how to communicate effectively with all team members to complete assigned tasks.

Problem Solving/Decision Making: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to cooperate with other employees in identifying and solving problems to effectively and efficiently complete assigned tasks.

Exhibits ability to identify and address issues. Ensures that all problems encountered are addressed at the appropriate level and communicates all relevant information on a timely basis with accuracy and completeness. Knows how to exercise sound reasoning. Knows how to effectively deal with difficult issues and people. Displays the ability and willingness to work with other offices or divisions to collectively complete assigned tasks or problems as they arise. Knows how to apply cost-efficient solutions to resolve problems. Displays the ability to analyze problems and solutions in a clear manner.

Stakeholder Relations: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Proactively provides stakeholders with proper information to reduce occurrences of future problems. Supports the agency’s mission and goals in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Acts as an advocate for agency policy. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Displays the ability to proactively provide stakeholders with proper information to reduce the occurrence of future problems. Knows how to support the agency's mission and goals in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Exhibits the ability to act as an advocate for the agency's policy. Establish open communication with key stakeholders. Demonstrates the ability to consult adequately with other entities concerning their interests, issues, and concerns. Demonstrates the ability to track, monitor, and fulfill all commitments made to stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26,185.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Newton, MS 39345 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton, MS 39345: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,186