MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia maintains City parking facilities, City parks and recreation areas, and related sites. The position involves skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks performed under set procedures and close supervision.

The work is medium-to-heavy, requiring lifting up to 100 pounds on occasion and extensive walking, bending, and climbing. It includes coordinating with contractors and performing various repairs to keep facilities safe and functional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
• Basic arithmetic knowledge (add/subtract, multiply/divide) and ability to calculate ratios.
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders.
• Ability to operate or use machines and tools requiring moderate instruction and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Measurement & math

Communication

Problem solving

Reading & writing

Team guidance

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shop tools

Power tools

Vehicles & equipment

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.