Maintenance Technician

Whitley County Indiana; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitley County is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment across the Government Center, Courthouse, Jail, Annex, Work Release, and Museum.

The role includes preventative HVAC maintenance, large project support, and seasonal snow/ice removal, with duties requiring safe tool use and adherence to OSHA regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required; a Construction Trades degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in construction trades preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry codes.
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair floors, walls, doors, windows, and furniture across County facilities.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and seasonal snow removal.
• Perform maintenance tasks and large projects with material ordering and planning.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and maintain OSHA safety compliance.
• Operate tools and equipment and support grounds maintenance and landscaping.

Skills

Hand & power tool operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Trades

Tools

Hammer

Screwdriver

Wrench

Drill

Power saw

Pressure washer

Welding equipment

Job description

FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT- LTC V (Labor, Trades, and Crafts)

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F; 37.5 hours per week

FRINGE BENEFITS: Medical, dental & vision, group & voluntary life, Public Employees Retirement Fund, competitive PTO, and various paid holidays

Incumbent serves as Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Department of Whitley County, responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment for the Government Center, Courthouse, Jail, Annex, Work Release, and Museum.

Assists with preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for the Government Center, Courthouse, Jail, Annex, Work Release, and Museum.

Performs maintenance tasks, work assignments, and planning large projects including ordering materials.

Completes daily maintenance requests through the direction of the Maintenance Director and/or the Maintenance Supervisor.

Assists in seasonal snow and ice removal from County owned sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and various facilities.

Assists with maintaining the grounds, mowing, tree trimming, spraying for weeds, and minor landscaping for various facilities.

Maintain and repair floors, walls, stairs, rails, doors, locks, windows, desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, and minor electrical, carpentry, or plumbing tasks.

Assists in maintaining storage of records, blueprints, plans, inventory, and specification of various County buildings.

Assists in maintain occupational safety and health administrative (OSHA) laws and regulations, safety data sheets (SDS), hazardous material classification, and container labeling within the Maintenance Department.

Responds to emergencies from off-duty status if required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Trades preferred.

Must be at least 18 years of age, and ability to meet all department hiring requirements, including passage a drug test.

Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry codes.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to completely serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to operate hand and/or power tools and machinery/equipment including but not limited to the following; hammer, screw driver, wrench, drill, power saw, air hoses/compressor, ratchet, micrometer, belt sander, manlift, pressure washer, grinder, drill press, cutting torch, sand blaster, and welding equipment.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.

Ability to count, make simple arithmetic additions and subtractions, and perform calculations.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and weekends, occasionally traveling out of town but never overnight.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergencies.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.