Building Trades Technician I - Maintenance Division

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking maintenance staff to perform skilled and semi-skilled work on county buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing tasks, masonry work, and supervising contractors as needed.

The role requires talking with staff, reporting through work orders on a Smartphone/tablet, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, laws, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus vocational or technical training in building trades.
• At least one year of experience in building construction, maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties.
• Communicate, report and complete work orders using a Smartphone or tablet and associated applications.
• Purchase construction and maintenance items and deliver related financial paperwork to administration.
• Read blueprints or design drawings to determine work, perform carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing tasks, and masonry work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic carpentry

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC basics

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in building trades

Tools

Smartphone/tablet apps

Job description

Position Information

These positions are located in Property Management of the Maintenance Division.

Essential Functions

May supervise contractors in performing maintenance or repair duties.

May require the ability to communicate, report and complete work orders using technology such as a Smartphone or tablet and associated applications.

Responsible for purchasing construction and maintenance related items; accountable for delivery of related financial paperwork to administrative staff.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of county buildings and facilities: reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed; performs rough and finish carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work; and performs masonry and concrete work such as setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, and laying modular block walls.

Assists in ensuring that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs basic repair and maintenance of life safety systems, to include fire alarms and sprinklers, security systems such as burglar alarms and door access controls, generators, UPS power systems and other related equipment

Performs various electrical tasks: troubleshoots electrical problems; installs and replaces electrical wiring, receptacles and switches; establishes electrical connections; repairs electrical components; trips or replaces breaker; and replaces light bulbs and ballasts.

Performs various plumbing tasks: troubleshoots plumbing problems: installs, repairs and replaces pump-mechanical equipment and plumbing systems and fixtures; clears and unblocks water lines and drains; repairs steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.; solders pipes; and repairs plumbing leaks.

Performs general maintenance and repairs to heating and air-conditioning systems: installs or repairs duct systems; replaces filters; and assists with the troubleshooting of heating and air-conditioning system problems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by some vocational or technical training in one or more building trades; supplemented by one year of experience in building construction, maintenance and repair.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Background Check

This position requires an extensive criminal background check to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.