Building Maintenance Worker I

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to maintain, install, and repair building facilities and equipment. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Overtime may be required to complete the task within a specific time frame or in an emergency situation. It may also require travel by the employee in his/her own vehicle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

• Performs work in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, locksmithing, carpentry (including painting), electronic equipment repair or related trades.
• Carries out established preventive maintenance programs.
• Assists other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Performs emergency repairs as required, exercising discretion as to the nature of the emergency.
• Performs routine inspections of buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment to identify potential safety hazards and areas in need of maintenance or repair.
• Maintains records, logs, and related items associated with daily activities including pending and completed work orders.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of unit operations and activities.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. or trade school
• Three months to one year of related experience in trade field
• Directly related education may substitute for required trade experience if there is demonstrated ability, skill and knowledge to perform the work

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)

• Requires a valid Michigan Chauffer driver's license and in some instances personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (minimum qualifications - legal or contractual preemployment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)

A background check LEIN check will be required initially with periodic review for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons’ identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law. A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Will be required to serve in an “on-call/ call-in” capacity
• Must be computer literate

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Work involves gathering and analyzing information to determine the best course of action, based on general guidelines or rules of operations requiring the use of judgment to choose alternatives, many of which may be correct, but one is better than another depending on the situation. Errors at this level could cause serious, but short-term consequences involving significant financial impact or cost, reduced service to the public, and/or strong negative citizen reaction requiring intervention from a higher-level manager and could impact others outside of the department.

Compared to the Building Maintenance Worker Assistant classification, job requires more experience in order to perform general maintenance tasks independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; sit; stan