MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 40000147, 40000146

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DEPARTMENT:       

GENERAL SERVICES

DATE POSTED:            

MAY 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE:           

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:

$41,315.00 - $70,186.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40000147, 40000146

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME, (37.5 HOURS, NONEXEMPT)

 

This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

Repost, applicants are still being considered.

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The purpose of this position is to provide minor maintenance, repair, modification, installation and construction of County facilities and equipment, building and grounds maintenance.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

 

• Performs a broad range of skilled and non-skilled trades including carpentry and/or painting, custodial and grounds maintenance, mechanical and related tasks.
• Identifies problems, determines solutions and/or repair needs and performs necessary work.
• Replaces fan belts, motors, switches and other defective parts and equipment.
• Assists with providing cost estimates for repairs, installations and maintenance.
• Completes office moves and/or transport furniture to department offices.
• Provides ground maintenance of County buildings.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Orders and transports materials and supplies.
• Installs and repairs street signs, rain gutters
• Removes and hauls trash, moves furniture and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

• General knowledge of the materials, equipment and tools used to assist in the repair and maintenance of grounds.
• Ability to acquire knowledge within a reasonable time period of the methods and techniques of a standard trade.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment, hand brushes and spray guns and mowers in a safe manner.
• Be in good physical condition.

 

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.