Maintenance Worker

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION: Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT: Buildings and Grounds

WORK SCHEDULE: 4-H Grounds 2:00 pm -10:00 pm as assigned

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $25.7269 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Maintenance Worker for the Buildings and Grounds Department, responsible for assisting in maintaining and repairing facilities, grounds and equipment at County facilities.

DUTIES:

Mowing, groundskeeping, and landscaping for a variety of properties.

Maintaining grounds equipment.

Checks interior and exterior lighting daily and replaces bulbs and ballasts as needed. Assists in making interior and exterior electrical repairs as assigned, such as repairing, replacing or installing motors, pumps, fixtures, security locks, fuses, garage doors and wiring.

Assists in performing preventive maintenance as scheduled for all systems and equipment, such as cleaning, oiling/lubricating, maintaining fluid levels, adjusting controls, replacing belts, and repairing items as assigned.

Assists in maintaining environmental comfort system, including operating computer-based digital management system, analyzing and maintaining appropriate environmental system chemical.

Assists in maintaining a fresh water delivery and sanitary waste systems, and cleans and maintains storm water collection/diversion system. Maintains salt in water softener.

Assists in making plumbing repairs as assigned, such as replacing faucets and fixtures, unclogging toilet and sink drains, replacing valves, and repairing leaks.

Assists in maintaining and repairing equipment as needed, such as kitchen appliances and custodial equipment, including purchasing, fabricating, repairing, and replacing parts.

Assists in constructing, repairing and painting structural and aesthetic building components as assigned.

Assists in maintaining grounds, including watering flowers, and removing weeds and snow. 

Follows preventive maintenance schedules for all systems and equipment, such as cleaning, oiling/lubricating, and repairing items as needed.

Maintains communication with Buildings and Grounds Superintendent and Assistant Buildings and Grounds Superintendent regarding projects, and repair supplies and parts, as needed.

Assists in maintaining detailed records regarding maintenance activity as required.

Periodically assists contractors in accessing facilities as needed.

Periodically attends training to maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and methods.

Periodically makes recommendations for new equipment, building upgrades, and major repairs as needed.

Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Work at multiple facilities at any given time.

Any other duties as assigned.

As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.  To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position are required to complete the Hep B series as a condition of employment. The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee.  If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered.  A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months.  A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons f