What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Technician 2 position at Pennington County?
• Direct Building Technician 1 staff and assigned inmate/detainee/client workers and contractors in proper methods of care and cleaning inside and outside of the facility.
• Ensure the facility is cleaned and cared for as expected.
• Perform repair tasks such as carpentry, painting and plumbing and repair hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Supervise laundry and maintenance work to ensure assigned duties are completed.
• Troubleshoot all difficult equipment matters, including kitchen and laundry, prior to contacting outside repair contractor.
• Maintain records relating to the facility care and maintenance.
• Purchase maintenance supplies within allotted budget, monitor tool and chemical inventory and oversee the ordering of supplies, providing quarterly and annual inventory reports to Administration.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.Education and/or Experience Required:
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Two years’ work experience in building maintenance preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
Working Environment:
• Work is typically performed in a secure detention facility and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• This position will be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease and machinery with moving parts.
• Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• This position is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• This position is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and the risk of electrical shock.
• This position will include close interactions with inmates/detainees/clients.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance and use hands and arms to reach and feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Applicants will be screened based on reported qualifications and selected for panel interview. Upon conditional offer, applicants will undergo a comprehensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Dental Insurance & vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program
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