Trades Specialist - Mechanical

Description

The full performance level class works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of maintenance repair to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Responsibilities include the replacement, minor installation, and repair of electrical components of heating & cooling systems, fans, and radios, as well as plumbing equipment such as water & steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, heating & air conditioning, piping, and drinking fountains.

Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm. On‑call rotating basis for emergencies (including weekends and holidays) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Posted until filled.

• Operate and perform routine and non‑routine skilled trade tasks, preventative maintenance, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs of mechanical and electrical equipment & wiring, and respond to and correct power outages.
• Install new electrical conduit, wiring, and equipment in all applicable areas.
• Conduct daily inspections of boilers, machinery, air handlers, fan coils, generators, refrigeration equipment, and other trades‑related equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and modify a variety of systems, including mechanical, gas, steam, hot water, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
• Operate equipment such as hand and power tools, forklifts, bobcats, and tractors.
• Maintain building systems, including repairing windows, doors, and hardware.
• Responsible for filling water softeners.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, and parts; order supplies as needed.
• Obtain cost estimates and price information for specific jobs.
• Document and report damage and possible problems; coordinate work with contractors and track progress of work.
• Provide technical advice to co‑workers in the areas of specialty such as electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and 2+ years of experience performing related trade duties and/or repair (e.g., basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and use of associated hand & power tools & equipment); valid Ohio Driver’s License.

Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

Renewal of any mandated training required by the facility (e.g., LEADS training to include passing BCI and FBI background checks). Candidates must pass a criminal background check which includes BCI, LEADS, and an FBI background check that will include arrest and conviction history.

Predictable and regular attendance is required. Travel may be required.

May be called in; may be exposed to high & low temperatures; may be exposed to weather. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, intense noises, and travel. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

While Ohio has approved medical and recreational marijuana, the law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee’s use, possession, or distribution of marijuana. Greene County is a drug‑free workplace. Employees are required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding drug‑free workplaces, and while working for the County, will be required to follow the County’s drug‑free workplace policy.

Employees cannot work under the influence of, purchase, transfer, sell, manufacture, deliver, dispense, use, or possess illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana (medical or recreational), or misuse/abuse prescription drugs in any way.

There is a wide variety of benefits available to full‑time permanent and some part‑time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full‑time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.

Employees who are non‑permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part‑time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim are not benefit eligible.