Maintenance Technician - Maintenance - LTC IV

Tippecanoe County Government; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Government is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service county facilities and equipment. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and ensuring safety and reliability across county buildings.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, assist with new construction and remodels, and coordinate with the Maintenance Director and vendors. Strong mechanical aptitude and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and related experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and maintain building equipment.
• Working knowledge of building codes and OSHA safety policies.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and read/dollow work orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify repairs and maintenance needs.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems plumbing repairs as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist with new construction and remodels projects.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Director and vendors; monitor work orders.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Communicate with staff about disruptive maintenance activities.
• Transport and deliver supplies and parts to buildings.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reading manuals

Reading & interpreting specifications

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 18+

Tools

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Drills

Power saws

Tape measure

Hand truck/cart

Dump trailer

Snowblowers

Leaf blowers

Job description

Description

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Tippecanoe County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Department, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and safety of County facilities and equipment.

DUTIES:

• Inspects County facilities and related equipment identifying problems and determining maintenance and repair needs, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains air conditioning units, including repairing/replacing fans, motors, chiller unit brackets, and changing fan coil filters.
• Repairs water heaters and plumbing as needed, such as replacing faucets, unclogging toilets and drains, and repairing leaks.
• Makes electrical repairs, such as repairing, replacing, installing three-phase motors, new fixtures and wiring as needed.
• Establishes and implements preventive maintenance schedules ensuring equipment is cleaned, oiled/lubricated and repaired as needed.
• Assists in evacuating personnel and visitors from facilities when fire alarm is activated, and resets alarm system as needed for false alarms.
• Designs, estimates, and completes special projects.
• Assists with new construction and remodels projects.
• Maintains communication with Maintenance Director and Assistant Maintenance Director regarding projects and repair supplies and parts, as needed.
• Receives deliveries of materials, such as new building equipment, replacement machinery, maintenance supplies, and office supplies. Transports and delivers supplies and parts to appropriate buildings.
• Communicates with staff as to upcoming construction and repairs that may be disruptive to their normal workflow.
• Ensures exterior walkways are cleared of snow/ice during winter months, lawn care and working on-call if necessary.
• Reports progress and performance of outside contractors and facilitates their work with needed information and access to appropriate areas of facilities.
• Attends workshops/seminars to further knowledge of relevant technology and methods as required.
• Responds to emergencies on 24-hour basis.
• Performs related duties as signed.

Requirements

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED, with related experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC system maintenance, and ability to read and interpret technical manuals and maintain building equipment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of current building codes and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and ensure safety of self and others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work orders, and work alone with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adjust gauges/dials as needed, and properly operate various hand and power tools, such as hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, driver, ratchet, broom, tape measure, hand truck/cart, dump trailer, delivery truck, snowblowers, and leaf blowers.
• Ability to physically perform essential duties of the position, including exerting sustained physical effort, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, standing/walking for long periods, climbing ladders, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds and work in inclement weather for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to use computer to monitor HVAC and electrical systems, email coworkers, staff, vendors, and contractors, track tasks and work orders in maintenance software, and use standard office software to view and edit files.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other County personnel, subcontractors, and vendors, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
• Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences between data, people, or things.
• Ability to count, compute, calculate, and perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods of time under time pressure.
• Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations, plan and layout assigned work projects, and read/interpret/prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to periodically attend courses of study to maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and methods.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours and respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs duties according to schedules and/or supervisor and flexible, customary routine. Assignments ae guided by broad policies and/or general objectives using established procedures and performance standards.

Incumbent reports directly to Maintenance Director.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent physically performs essential duties of the position in outdoors or garage/shop, including exerting sustained physical effort, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, standing/walking for long periods, climbing ladders, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds and work in inclement weather for sustained periods of time.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs duties in facilities and grounds involving exposure to dust, slippery surfaces, electricity, power tools, and machinery, occasionally to adverse weather, noisy environment, confined areas, wears protective clothing and equipment, work with or exposed to irate/hostile individuals, working in high places, such as on roofs and ladders, and responds to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others

Incumbent occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours and respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis.