Trades Technician III

Job Title

This position supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. The incumbent oversees the daily operations of the section, including processing equipment requests, assisting with the budget process, and coordinating repairs; performs highly complex installations and repairs within the functional area;

and assists with coordinating and overseeing the work of outside contractors.

Essential Duties

• Serving as a lead to staff by assigning and monitoring work and providing direction
• Performing highly complex installations and repairs within the functional area
• Inspecting equipment and determining repair and maintenance needs
• Performing preventative maintenance within the functional area
• Maintaining inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and related materials
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level

Public Speaking Duties

• Communicate effectively and engage with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• Public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
• May require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Four years of trades experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful green space, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR News Wire and more!

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Integrity:
We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability:
We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity:
We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity:
We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation:
We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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