SENIOR MAITNENANCE TECH (PARK RANGER)

Posting number: 202600202

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: P&R PARKS BLDGS & GROUNDS SVCS

Job classification: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, SENIOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or irrigation systems and equipment; performs general carpentry and minor building construction and renovation work; may supervise subordinate maintenance personnel when assigned; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Examples of duties

• Assists in supervising and performs general building maintenance and repair work; provides training, advice and assistance to co-workers as needed;
• Installs, maintains and repairs various plumbing systems and equipment, including but not limited to bathroom fixtures, water heaters / coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, water fountains, etc.;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, security lights, ground lights, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed.
• Maintains and repairs the City’s facilities, equipment and parking facilities;
• Cleans, services, repairs and/or replaces HVAC and refrigeration systems and irrigation systems;
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement;
• Performs general carpentry work for building construction / renovation as required;
• Pours and forms concrete; performs masonry work;
• Hangs and finishes sheetrock; lays tile, carpet, linoleum, etc.;
• Paints walls and other surfaces as needed;
• Repairs roofing;
• Repairs mechanical and electrical locks and locking systems;
• Performs welding and fabrication work as needed;
• Moves furniture and other heavy items as requested;
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment;
• Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed;
• Works outside of regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed;
• Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License; 
• May have Journeyman Certification in one of the building trades;
• May have HVAC certification.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes;
• Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as HVAC equipment, electronic equipment, heavy shop equipment; may involve installation and testing.  Involves oper