Facilities Maintenance Technician — Hands-On, Multi-Skill Role

Elko County, NV; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on building interiors and exteriors, with a 4,10-hour day shift and potential evening/weekend hours. The role includes safety sensitivity and drug/alcohol screening per county policy, and involves handling plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks across county facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of related experience, a Nevada driver’s license, and OSHA 10-hour training.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience.
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license.
• OSHA 10-hour card.

Responsibilities

• Perform building, plumbing, and landscape maintenance on all County facilities.
• Monitor and respond to facilities’ work orders and keep the work ticket system updated.
• Compiles material data safety sheets (MSDS). Maintains the hazardous material information book.
• Move office equipment and furniture as directed.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace exit devices, signs, and lighting.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace geothermal heat exchange equipment, swamp coolers, and HVAC systems.
• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Plant lawns, trees, and shrubs as required.
• Perform general janitorial duties as directed.
• Obtain certifications related to public works functions, including water distribution, wastewater, water treatment, and others as needed.
• Perform maintenance on water treatment, distribution, and wastewater facilities.
• Operate water treatment, distribution, and wastewater facilities as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
• Update the building & grounds maintenance supervisor on work status and important developments they may need to know in order to function effectively.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Math computations

Tool operation

Education

OSHA 10-hour card

Tools

Power buffer

Carpet cleaner

Lawn maintenance equipment

Snow shovels

HVAC tools

Job description

Elko County is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on building interiors and exteriors, with a 4,10-hour day shift and potential evening/weekend hours. The role includes safety sensitivity and drug/alcohol screening per county policy, and involves handling plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks across county facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of related experience, a Nevada driver’s license, and OSHA 10-hour training.