Facility Maintenance - Jail - Utility Specialist

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Coliseum seeks a diligent Utility Specialist to perform routine and preventive maintenance on air handling units, boilers, water systems and appliances across county facilities in Fort Wayne, IN.

Responsibilities include basic electrical/plumbing work, fire panel monitoring, and on-call coverage. Requires boiler certification, valid driver’s license, and strong maintenance background in commercial settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Boiler Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License to travel between county buildings.
• Knowledge of water softeners and testing needed.
• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge for daily ops.
• Knowledge of appliances (commercial/residential).
• Ability to operate tools and equipment (see list).
• Basic computer skills to update controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on air handling units, boilers and appliances.
• Repair plumbing issues including drains, valves and water heaters.
• Maintain water softeners, heaters, coils and related equipment.
• Handle basic electrical/control duties and monitor fire panel.
• Travel to other county buildings for maintenance tasks.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Boiler maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Boiler Certification

Tools

Fire panel

Sewer snake

Sewer camera

Jetter

Bobcat/loader

Boiler tube gun

Job description

Facility Maintenance - Jail - Utility Specialist

Facility Maintenance - Jail - Jail, 417 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

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: ____________________

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.