Building Maintenance Technician

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of building interiors and exteriors. Work assignments will vary depending on the season and projects assigned. This position is a 4, 10-hour day shift. Evening and weekend shifts may be required. This position has been identified as safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening pursuant to county policy.

• Perform building, plumbing, and landscape maintenance on all County facilities.
• Monitor and respond to facilities’ work orders and keep the work ticket system updated.
• Compiles material data safety sheets (MSDS). Maintains the hazardous material information book.
• Move office equipment and furniture as directed.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace exit devices, signs, and lighting.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace geothermal heat exchange equipment, swamp coolers, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Plant lawns, trees, and shrubs as required.
• Perform general janitorial duties as directed.
• Obtain certifications related to public works functions, including water distribution, wastewater, water treatment, and others as needed.
• Perform maintenance on water treatment, distribution, and wastewater facilities.
• Operate water treatment, distribution, and wastewater facilities as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
• Update the building & grounds maintenance supervisor on work status and important developments they may need to know in order to function effectively.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

• One year of related experience
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour card

• Basic knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance practices and techniques including painting, basic carpentry, concrete pouring, drywall, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, techniques, tools, systems and equipment used in operating, maintaining and repairing buildings and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices of the trade.
• Working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases for the purposes of creating, editing and distributing information.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, county ordinances and regulations, department rules and regulations, and relevant court rulings.

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral communications.
• Managing time effectively.
• Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.
• Reading and understanding documents.
• Performing complex tasks in an accurate, orderly and timely fashion.
• Contributing effectively to group objectives and activities.
• Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Analyzing and recommending improvements to equipment and facilities as needed.
• Solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Havingand maintaining the physical ability to endure long periods of dexterity in all types of weather conditions.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state and federal officials and the public as…