Maintenance Technician

Under the supervision of the Facilities/Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repair and preventative maintenance of county buildings, grounds, and equipment; routine building inspections; maintaining inventory of tools, chemicals, equipment, custodial supplies; and performing other related maintenance/custodial duties as required; position is on-call for extra assignments and overtime.

The focus of this position is custodial/cleaning/facilities/grounds related.

NOTE:Applicants who wish to submit a paper application may do so by downloading the Union County Employment Application byclicking here. Application forms must be submitted to Union County Human Resources by the Final date to receive applications.

• Mail to: Union County, Attn:
  Human Resources, 233 W. Sixth St., Marysville, OH 43040
• Email to: employment on.oh.us

An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED); basic experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, construction field, basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair, or other related maintenance field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Facilities tools and equipment (e.g. man lift, snow plow, salter, loader tractor, circuit testers, hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, etc.) lawn mower, snow blower, and other commonly used maintenance equipment; vacuum cleaner, floor machine, and other standard custodial equipment, motor vehicle.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock;

is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works second shift, third shift, irregular hours.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work.

For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

(1) Completes work orders by performing general maintenance in all County buildings; performs minor repair or replacement on doors, windows, walls, steps, floors, and/or gutters; paints window frames, tables and chairs and assists in painting of building interiors, sheds, rooms, and equipment using paint and painting tools; completes routine maintenance reports and submits to supervisor for review.

(2) Performs minor repair of plumbing equipment (e.g., repairs and replaces sinks; pushes and pulls drain auger to remove blockages from drains; installs faucets; repairs toilets; repairs or replaces drainpipes; repairs or replaces broken or leaking pipes; etc.) and assists in skilled repair (e.g., hot water valves and gauges, traps, water lines, pumps, etc.).

(3) Performs minor electrical repair (e.g., installs light bulbs; installs and replaces worn, defective, and broken parts such as switches, outlets, fixtures, and wiring pulling wires above ceiling and behind walls; etc.) and assists in skilled electrical repair and/or installation.

(4) Performs general maintenance of grounds (e.g., pulls rake to maneuver brush and grass; bends and squats to plant and fertilize flowers, bushes, and trees using gardening tools; pulls weeds from flower beds; lifts and pushes snow shovel to remove snow and ice from walks,…