MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

City of Columbia; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia is seeking a Maintenance Repair Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled work maintaining City parking facilities and parks. Work is done under close supervision with moderate physical demands daily.

The role includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and machinery maintenance, with opportunities to inspect safety and manage minor repairs across multiple facilities. Applicants should be versatile and safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City parking facilities, parks, and recreational facilities as assigned.
• Assist supervisor in monitoring contractor work for compliance with specs, contracts, safety standards.
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and locksmithing.
• Perform masonry work for facility construction as needed.
• Assemble, install and maintain playground equipment and related facilities.
• Maintain swimming pools and related equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as required.
• Paint facilities and other structures as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Balancing

Climbing

Lifting

Pushing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver’s License (SC Class D)

Job description

Posting number: 202600136

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: P&R PARKS BLDGS & GROUNDS SVCS

Job classification: MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

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This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parking facilities, City parks and recreational facilities; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Examples of duties

• Maintains City parking and City parks and recreational facilities as assigned;
• Assists supervisor in monitoring the work of contractors for compliance with established specifications, contracts, and standards of quality and safety;
• Performs general building maintenance and repair work as required, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and locksmithing;
• Performs masonry work as required for facility construction;
• Assembles, installs and maintains playground equipment;
• Maintains swimming pools and related equipment;
• Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary;
• Paints facilities and other structures;
• Transports equipment and other items to and from work sites as directed;
• Inspects facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of department property;
• Maintains and performs minor repairs of department vehicles and equipment;
• Prepares and submits various records and reports as required;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility;
• Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as shop tools, vehicles, construction tools and equipment, etc.; may repair power tools and light equipment;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.