Facilities Maintenance Worker III

Effingham County Board of Commissioners; Georgia; On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham County Board of Commissioners is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker III to perform advanced multi-trade facility maintenance, management of work orders, and coordination of service impacts. The role emphasizes technical independence within licensure and safety requirements.

The position requires experience in building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, with strong documentation and coordination responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance experience.
• Trade certification or license relevant to work (preferred).
• Knowledge of building controls, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs across carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies; secure areas and coordinate with licensed professionals.
• Inspect facilities and equipment, document work, and recommend repairs or contractor support.
• Record work orders, time, materials, and inspection results in the maintenance management system.
• Coordinate projects with departments and contractors while safeguarding occupants and property.
• Operate county vehicles and equipment; report issues promptly.
• Follow safety data sheets and protective procedures for chemicals and equipment.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced staff and supervised inmate work crews when allowed.
• Assist with project coordination and documentation of work performed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Tool usage

Maintenance documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Worker III 26.00 – 28.00/per hour Full-time Exempt

Position Summary

Performs advanced, multi-trade facility troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, controls monitoring, and project coordination with substantial technical independence. The position handles complex work orders, documents labor and materials, coordinates service impacts, and serves as a technical resource while remaining within applicable licensure, permits, training, and delegated authority.

Essential Functions

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and authorized repairs involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and related building systems within assigned training, licensure, permits, and authority.


• Responds to breakdowns, service requests, and facility emergencies; secures affected areas, reduces immediate hazards when trained to do so, and escalates conditions requiring specialized or licensed assistance.


• Inspects assigned facilities, systems, tools, and equipment; identifies deficiencies; and recommends repair, replacement, or contractor support to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.


• Uses the County maintenance‑management system to record work orders, time, materials, inspections, equipment condition, and completion status accurately.


• Coordinates assigned work with County departments and contractors while protecting occupants, County property, keys, access credentials, and restricted facility information.


• Operates assigned County vehicles, tools, and equipment after required training and inspection and promptly reports damage, malfunction, incidents, or unsafe conditions.


• Uses, stores, and disposes of maintenance chemicals and products according to labels, safety data sheets, training, ventilation requirements, and assigned protective equipment.


• Diagnoses complex or recurring facility and equipment problems; develops recommended repair approaches; and escalates design, code, permit, safety, or licensed‑trade issues.


• Uses authorized mobile applications and controls interfaces for lighting, HVAC, generators, and maintenance systems while protecting credentials and following approved change controls.


• Coordinates assigned projects, contractors, and service interruptions and verifies documentation, materials, testing, and restoration of affected areas.


• Provides technical guidance to less‑experienced employees and directs an inmate or other approved work crew only under the governing agreement, required supervision, site rules, training, and tool‑control procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, transports, and stores assigned tools, equipment, supplies, and materials using safe handling practices.


• Supports emergency preparation, response, recovery, special events, facility moves, and other departmental operations within assigned training and classification.


• Performs other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose, classification, County policy, safety requirements, and applicable wage‑and‑hour rules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct personnel‑supervision responsibilities. It may provide technical or task guidance to less‑experienced employees or direct a small approved inmate work crew when specifically assigned, without authority to hire, discipline, evaluate, or approve leave.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical methods appropriate to the assigned level.


• Ability to recognize when work requires a permit, licensed contractor, specialized equipment, de‑energization, or escalation to a supervisor.


• Ability to use hand and power tools, test equipment, ladders, vehicles, and assigned machinery safely and within training and authorization.


• Ability to read work orders, diagrams, equipment manuals, product labels, safety data sheets, and maintenance schedules.


• Ability to diagnose routine problems, document labor and materials in the maintenance‑management system, and maintain accurate inspection and repair records.


• Ability to coordinate work in occupied public buildings and communicate service impacts professionally to departments, contractors, coworkers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Experience

Pending Department Validation. The submitted text says “one (5) year,” which is irreconcilably ambiguous. A five‑year minimum appears consistent with the proposed advanced level but may not be adopted without confirmation.

Equivalent Combination

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered, subject to Human Resource Services review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance or building‑repair experience.


• Relevant vocational or technical training, trade certification, or license.


• Demonstrated competency in building controls, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, or another assigned specialty.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license — Before operating a County vehicle — Maintain a valid license and satisfy County driving requirements.


• Trade or contractor credential — Only if required for work personally performed — Maintain active status and comply with the credential’s scope, supervision, permitting, and renewal requirements. No mandatory trade credential was identified in the source.

Work Schedule and Availability

Full‑time schedule with participation in an assigned night, weekend, holiday, and emergency call‑out rotation. All working time, including call‑back and required remote work, must be accurately recorded and compensated. Standby‑time treatment depends on the actual restrictions imposed and must be administered under County policy and applicable law.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in varied positions — Frequently — Inspect facilities and perform assigned preventive maintenance and repairs.


• Climb stairs or approved ladders and work at elevation — Occasionally — Reach and service building components after required training and with assigned protective measures.


• Lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, supplies, and equipment up to 50 pounds — Occasionally — Move materials and support maintenance and emergency‑response work. The Department must validate the weight and frequency and provide team or mechanical assistance when appropriate.


• Operate a County vehicle and enter and exit multiple work sites — Frequently — Travel among facilities, obtain materials, and respond to work orders or emergencies.


• Read work orders, plans, labels, safety data sheets, equipment indicators, and technical instructions and communicate warnings and directions — Frequently — Select safe methods, recognize hazards, document work, and coordinate with employees, contractors, or approved work crews.

Work Environment

Work is performed in occupied and unoccupied buildings, shops, mechanical spaces, repair areas, and outdoor sites. Work may involve weather, noise, dust, fumes, maintenance chemicals, traffic, energized or moving equipment, uneven surfaces, heights, biological materials, and emergency conditions. Entry into restricted or hazardous areas is limited to assigned training, authorization, and protective measures.

Disclaimer

Effingham County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. This job description summarizes the position’s primary duties and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of every task, responsibility, or qualification. Duties may be modified or assigned based on operational needs, subject to applicable law and County policy.

Employment Relationship

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It is not an employment contract and does not create a guarantee of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Effingham County is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the County at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable federal or state law, County ordinances, personnel policies, and any other legally binding employment protections.