Facilities Maintenance Tech

SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Tech is responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks for Franklin County under general supervision. The Facilities Maintenance Tech may typically be required to learn and participate in maintenance activities associated with a variety of skills and trades. Information on completing the essential job functions may be available in the form of internal policies and procedures;

printed or verbal instructions for the maintenance and use of tools, equipment, machinery, facilities, and products; established trade and professional regulations related to safety and environmental health.

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks, responds to the most sensitive or complex issues, and provides relief or back-up duties as needed,according to current department and County practices, including performing work in the corrections center.
• Performs janitorial duties inside and outside of County-owned properties.
• Pursues self-development and continuing development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional or technical publications, and establishing personal networks.

• Proficient knowledge, interpretation, and application of Franklin County business and financial acumen, County and department policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local rules, laws, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to areas of assignment.
• Proficient knowledge in principles, practices, procedures, techniques, terminology, and related tools and technology as they relate to area(s) of assignment.
• Proficient skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues or problems by analyzing information, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Proficient time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.
• Proficient skills in operating the tools and equipment used in performing essential functions of the position or assigned area.
• Basic skills in data entry, typing, and in the following programs or systems:
  • Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet for research, and the ability to learn and develop skills in the current County-wide enterprise resource planning software.
• Ability towrite and speak clearly and concisely, to express ideas and recommendations effectively orally and in writing, and communicate department, technical, or industry information, policies, requirements, and procedures in a language understood by co-workers and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and take advantage of opportunities, organize and prioritize several ongoing and frequently changing assignments to meet deadlines, and communicate changes and progress to supervisor and staff, remaining calm during emergency situations.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work may be performed in the following environmental conditions:
  • Constantly: outdoor weather conditions and office environment, including the corrections facility among inmates and officers and outdoor temperatures ranging from 1 degree in the winter to over 100 degrees in the summer.
  • frequently: near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, grease, oil, vibration, water, dirt, dust, and shavings.
  • Occasionally: in wet, humid conditions (non-weather), high, precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles, in toxic or caustic chemicals, or extreme cold (non-weather).
• The noise level in the general work environment varies depending on the task and location and can range from usually moderate to high, higher levels during use of certain tools and tasks.

• Required to be on call and able to work occasionally on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain, repair, or upgrade buildings,…