Maintenance Repair Technician - Hiring Immediately

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Job description

Description:

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $37,924

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of preventative maintenance and repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical systems in County buildings. This position also provides assistance with minor building construction, renovation, and general carpentry work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Install and repair HVAC equipment.
2. Troubleshoot and diagnose system problems.
3. Repair and install electrical equipment.
4. Paint building and structures as required.
5. Install sheetrock in various facilities.
6. Construct walls and perform other carpentry duties.
7. Install carpet and other types of flooring.
8. Provide maintenance on mechanical locking systems.
9. Install and repair plumbing systems.
10. Perform minor renovations.
11. Perform preventative maintenance on buildings.
12. Construct and form concrete.
13. Lay construction blocks.
14. Perform routine maintenance on various equipment.
15. Assist with custodial duties.
16. Assist with interoffice mail delivery.
17. Assist with grounds keeping duties.
18. Purchase materials, supplies, parts, etc. for work orders with County purchasing credit card according to County policy.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and training in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems;

Ability to interpret technical procedures, manuals, and reports;

Good mathematical skills;

Basic masonry, electrical, and carpentry skills;

Customer service and interpersonal skills;

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Ability to operate computerized equipment;

Ability to safely use various hand tools;

Knowledge of SC State Statutes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED. Some technical training in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Related-experience required: 5 years.

Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid SC Driver's License

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• EPA certification, Backflow certification, technical training in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: over 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: under 1/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: over 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: under 1/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Odors, gases, fumes, dust
• Extreme temperatures
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Working in high places
• Noise
• Vibration
• Poor ventilation
• Electrical hazards
• Chemical hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Burn hazards
• Bio hazardous waste

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

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