Facility Maintenance - Jail - Utility Specialist

Overview

UTILITY SPECIALIST

Department:
Maintenance
• FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Classification/Level: Labor, PG-5
• Date: 4/2024

• Under the direction of the Deputy Supervisor of Downtown Areas, performs general and preventive maintenance on air handling units, mechanical equipment, water softeners, water heaters and appliances, as well as basic electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing air filters, draining water from air compressors, and cleaning boiler rooms.
• Performs basic plumbing repairs including unplugging drains and toilets, rebuilding Sloan valves, replacing hot water heaters, and repairing leaks in lines.
• Maintains water softeners, heaters, air conditioners, compressors, and related pumps and motors; performs regular maintenance procedures and orders/replaces parts as needed.
• Performs basic electrical and control work, changes computer settings, makes repairs and adjustments, and maintains fire panel.
• Travels to other County buildings as requested to complete basic repair and maintenance duties.
• Maintains and repairs appliances and water fountains in County-owned buildings and cafeterias.
• Performs seasonal maintenance duties, including mowing grass and snow removal.
• Greases pumps and inspects sewage ejectors monthly.
• Cleans and maintains air conditioning coils, air handling units and outside chiller vents annually.
• Responds to after-hour calls and participates in an on-call rotation.
• Aids in the maintenance of boilers and chillers.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

• High School Diploma or GED and at least three years’ maintenance experience
• Valid Driver’s License to travel to other County buildings and/or to operate county-owned vehicles
• Boiler Certification
• Knowledge of water softeners, including the ability to test samples and ensure proper functioning
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical work, boilers, air handling units and other maintenance operations
• Knowledge of commercial and residential appliances
• Ability to operate uni-loader, bobcat, hand and power tools, pro-press, sewer snake, sewer camera, jetter, boiler tube gun, chemical testers, motor puller, welder and other job-related equipment
• Basic computer skills to update computer controls and settings
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check to gain access to secured buildings

The Utility Specialist performs work that is moderately complex when performing routine maintenance and basic plumbing, electrical and control work. Working knowledge of a variety of trades is required to perform basic repairs and general maintenance.

Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision with instructions that are relatively complete.

The Utility Specialist maintains frequent contact with other county employees and the public when performing maintenance on county buildings and property.

Work requires frequent walking and standing, lifting up to 60 pounds, bending, climbing, and monitoring of equipment. Some pushing/pulling, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, attention to detail and detailed inspection are required. Some typing and proofreading exists.

None

Valid Driver’s License to travel to other County buildings and/or to operate county-owned vehicles required. Boiler Certification.

Deputy Supervisor of Downtown Areas

Saturday and Sunday 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.;
Monday–Wednesday 8:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.; availability required for nights and weekends during on-call shifts; overtime and participation in rotational on-call duties as needed.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law. 0108
• Workers’ Comp Code 9015

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Note:

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You will receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you are selected for an interview.