Facilities Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Coordinator

This position is responsible for the coordination and performance of general to advanced maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds maintenance, and repair tasks for the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Develops and implements a monthly work schedule to include preventive and routine maintenance and special work orders and walk-through inspections.
• Performs skilled level work such as carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical.
• Makes assessments pertaining to work requiring outside vendors, negotiating costs, scheduling work and approving the invoices for signature upon completion of work.
• Maintains inventory and equipment assigned to the maintenance department.
• Maintains a list of approved vendors qualified to conduct electrical, plumbing, roofing, carpentry, and other repair work.
• Responds to after-hours calls and coordinates actions required with all necessary staff.
• Paints and repairs buildings, fences, and miscellaneous RCSO property as directed.
• Repairs doors, windows, lights, switches, office furniture, and plumbing fixtures.
• Installs equipment and materials as needed for building facilities.
• Includes daily indoor and outdoor work.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge of construction methods, including electrical and plumbing practices.

Knowledge of materials required for construction and maintenance jobs.

Knowledge of standard safety rules in work with plumbing and electrical systems.

Knowledge of specialized detention center systems.

Skill in the operation of hand tools, including those used in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.

Knowledge of small engine equipment operation and maintenance.

Ability to operate a variety of maintenance and construction tools, vehicles, and equipment to include heavy tools and equipment; to climb into and operate large equipment, trucks.

Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Ability to organize and maintain routine administrative records.

Knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Attention to detail to ensure all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.

Physical stamina and dexterity.

Includes both indoor and outdoor work, and will be required to operate tools, work with some chemicals, and move or lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Supervisory Controls:
The bureau commander or his/her designee assigns work in terms of agency goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through reports and observation of activities.

Guidelines:
Guidelines include applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures related to public safety communications and law enforcement standards. These guidelines require sound judgment and interpretation in application.

Personal Contacts:
Contacts are typically with co-workers, business leaders, educators, attorneys, representatives of the judicial system, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, inmates, and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts:
Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, influence/motivate persons, justify/settle matters, coordinate work efforts, and provide services.

Physical Demands:
Work may be sedentary in the office environment and/or fieldwork may subject the incumbent to extended periods of physical and mental exertion under highly stressful conditions. The individual must have correctable hearing, visual and speaking abilities to perform assigned duties. The person must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods; lift and carry (average 50 pounds); and work efficiently for long periods of time.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a variety of field, office, and in-vehicle settings, including a secured jail facility; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on call and holidays. Employee must be willing to work at any location in the County and travel on specific assignments, and comply with the agency's grooming standards.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in building and facilities maintenance and repair, skilled trades work, or related field.

3. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain any required certification.

This position classification is not intended to be and…