Facility Maintenance - Jail - Utility Specialist

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County is hiring a Utility Specialist to perform maintenance on air handling units, boilers, pumps, and related equipment across county buildings. The role involves basic electrical and plumbing work, plus on-call rotations to respond to after-hours maintenance needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, boiler certification, and a valid driver’s license. Experience with water softeners and HVAC systems is preferred in a hands-on maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License to travel to county buildings.
• Boiler Certification.
• Knowledge of water softeners and how to test them.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical work, boilers and HVAC components.
• Ability to operate basic tools and equipment listed in job task descriptions.
• Must pass a Federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on air handling units, boilers, and related equipment.
• Repair plumbing, electrical and control systems as needed.
• Maintain water softeners, heaters, air conditioners, and pumps; replace parts.
• Travel to other county buildings to complete maintenance tasks.
• Respond to after-hours calls; participate in on-call rotation.
• Maintain and inspect pumps, motors, and boilers; ensure safe operation.

Job description

Allen County

Job Description

UTILITY SPECIALIST

Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification/Level: Labor, PG-5 Date: 4/2024

Under the direction of the Deputy Supervisor of Downtown Areas, the Utility Specialist is responsible for general and preventive maintenance on all air handling units, mechanical equipment, water softeners, water heaters and appliances, as well as basic electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs. This position is Covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine maintenance, including, but not limited to changing air filters, draining water from air compressors, and cleaning boiler rooms.
• Performs basic plumbing repairs, including unplugging drains and toilets, rebuilding sloan valves, replacing hot water heaters, and repairing leaks in lines.
• Maintains all water softeners, heaters, air conditioners, compressors, and related pumps and motors. Performs regular maintenance procedures, and makes repairs, orders and replaces parts as needed.
• Performs basic electrical and control work. Changes computer settings and makes repairs and adjustments as required. Maintains fire panel.
• Travels to other County buildings as requested, completing basic repair and maintenance duties.
• Maintains and repairs appliances and water fountains in all County owned buildings and cafeteria.
• Performs seasonal maintenance duties, including mowing grass and snow removal.
• Greases pumps and inspects sewage ejectorS monthly.
• Cleans and maintains air conditioning coils, air handling units and outside chiller vents annually.
• Responds to after hour calls, as needed and is part of an on-call rotation.
• Aides in the maintenance of the boilers and chillers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least three years’ maintenance experience
• Valid Driver’s License to travel to other County buildings and/or to operate county owned vehicles required
• Boiler Certification
• Knowledge of water softeners, including the ability to test samples and ensure proper functioning
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical work, boilers, air handling units and other maintenance operations and the ability to apply appropriate procedures to daily operations
• Knowledge of commercial and residential appliances
• Ability to operate uni-loader, bobcat, hand and power tools, pro-press, sewer snake, sewer camera, jetter, boiler tube gun, chemical testers, motor puller, welder and other job related equipment
• Basic computer skills in order to update computer controls and settings
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check in order to gain access to secured buildings

Performance Expectations

The Utility Specialist performs work that is moderately complex when performing routine maintenance and basic plumbing, electrical and control work. Working knowledge of a variety of trades is required to perform basic repairs and general maintenance.

Responsibility

The Utility Specialist performs work that is moderately complex, requiring a moderate degree of skill and care to protect tools and materials and prevent the injury of others when performing routine maintenance. Work is performed under moderate supervision and instructions are relatively complete.

Personal Work Relationships

The Utility Specialist maintains frequent contact with other county employees and the public when performing maintenance on county buildings and property.

Working Conditions

The Utility Specialist performs work that requires frequent walking and standing, lifting of up to sixty pounds, bending, climbing and monitoring of equipment. Some pushing/pulling, reaching over head, kneeling, crawling, attention to detail and detailed inspection is required. Some typing and proofreading exists.

Supervision

None

Licensing

Valid Driver’s License to travel to other County buildings and/or to operate county owned vehicles required

Boiler Certification

Immediate Supervisor

Deputy Supervisor of Downtown Areas

Hours

Saturday and Sunday 9:00 A.M.-5 P.M., Monday- Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; availability required for nights and weekends during on-call shifts; overtime and participation in rotational on-call duties as needed.

Eeo Category

0108

Workers’s Comp Code

9015

I agree that the contents of this job description are a fair and accurate representation of the duties of this position being described.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.