Maintenance Technician

The Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician l
Department: Property Management - Maintenance & Engineering
Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: October 2022

Summary: Under limited supervision performs general maintenance functions and activities such as plumbing, carpentry, masonry, minor electrical work, minor mechanical work, and general repair at the buildings, facilities, and grounds owned or managed by The Public
Building Authority (“PBA”) by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

1. Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.

2. Responds to requests for service relating to building maintenance and repair issues or problems from building and facilities’ tenants.

3. Performs general building maintenance and repairs such as plumbing, carpentry masonry work, roof repairs and small engine repairs.

4. Assist with maintaining and repairing buildings and facilities plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.

5. Assist with evaluating the condition of maintenance related equipment, tools, and parts.
Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment.

6. Assists in the assembly and disassembly of equipment.

7. Assists in the installation and repair of door locks, locking mechanisms and related hardware.

8. Transports or carries tools, supplies and/or equipment to various building, facility or project locations on foot or using company vehicle(s).

9. Erects scaffolding and/or positions extension ladders to make repairs in high places.

10. Assists in HVAC and environmental control functions.

11. Installs building and property signage as required.

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Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Customer Service- Responds promptly to customer needs.

2. Written/Oral Communication - Speaks clearly, listens, and gets clarification when needed. Writes clearly and informatively.

3. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats co-workers, supervisors, customers and the public with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

4. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

5. Quantity - Meets productivity standards and completes work assignments in timely manner.

6. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work on time. Adheres to work schedules and leave policies and procedures.

7. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor. Uses equipment, tools, supplies, and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

2. Minimum of One (1) year related experience desired in a general maintenance position to include specific areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work experience.

Computer, Machine & Equipment Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Items 1 through 10 below and have the ability to operate and learn to effectively use Items 11 through 13 below:

1. Hand-held communication devices, such as two-way radio.
2. Ladders, including extension ladders and scaffolding.
3. Pneumatic control calibration tools.
4. Drill press.
5. Soldering iron.
6. Grinder.
7. Hoist.
8. Calculator.
9. Assorted hand tools including screwdrivers, crescent wrench, pliers, tape measure, and channel locks.
10. Motorized utility vehicle.
11. Personal computer and related peripherals.
12. Windows Operating or networked computer environment.
13. Microsoft Office Suite ’97 or 2000 Outlook application.
14. Simplex Fire Control Panels.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (non-physical):

1. Uses basic mathematics skills necessary for completing repairs, maintaining facilities and ordering supplies, equipment and materials such as calculating figures and amounts such as measurements, sums, discounts, proportions and percentages.

2. Knowledge of two-way radio equipment and its proper use.
3. Knowledge of NFPA fire safety codes and other appropriate building codes.
4. Ability to assist in the management of adverse situations such as electrical power outages, snapped or broken power lines and broken, cracked or leaking water lines.
5. Ability to assist in the management of life-threatening emergencies such as fires, bomb threats, and/or serious accidents.
6. Understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Other Qualifications: The following qualifications are required for this position:

Must have no felony convictions. Must have no misdemeanor convictions that would compromise the mission of the Public Building Authority.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly required to:

1. Walk up to four (4) miles in an assigned shift.
2. Walk up and down stairs and embankments during assigned shift.
3. Climb up and down ladders or scaffolding. Balance and reach, fully extended.
4. Stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
5. Crawl through narrow passageways.
6. Traverse uneven terrain.
7. Use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate tools and equipment, and feel dryness or moisture and heat or cold.
8. Reach with hands and arms fully extended.
9. Talk and/or hear within normal range.
10. Smell and differentiate odors.

11. Lift and /or move and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Frequently required to:

12. Perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
13. Work in high places or close, confined spaces and areas.
13. Lift and/or move and carry items weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Occasionally required to:

The employee must be able to assist with carrying an unconscious adult or physically challenged adult out of the assigned facility in the event of a life-threatening emergency such as fire, bomb threat or activation or other causes for building/facility evacuation, on an infrequent, but as-needed basis.

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Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

1. Close vision.
2. Distance vision.
3. Color vision.
4. Peripheral vision.
5. Depth perception.
6. Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly exposed to:

1. Moving mechanical parts.
2. High or precarious places.
3. Risk of electrical shock.

Frequently exposed to:

1. Outside weather conditions.

Occasionally exposed to:

1. Wet and/or humid conditions.
2. Fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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_ The Public Building Authority is an Equal Opportunity and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. _

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Electrical or HVAC: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17