SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECH (PARK RANGER)

City of Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to install, maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC and irrigation systems, perform general carpentry, and assist in building renovations. This role demands physical stamina and the ability to work safely under supervision while coordinating with other staff.

The position may require on-call shifts, weekend work, and occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
• Journeyman certification in one of the building trades (optional).
• HVAC certification (optional).

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising and performs general building maintenance and repair work.
• Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing systems and equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs City facilities, equipment and parking facilities.
• Cleans, services, repairs and/or replaces HVAC and irrigation systems.

Skills

Physical stamina

Supervisory ability

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC equipment

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and/or irrigation systems and equipment; performs general carpentry and minor building construction and renovation work; may supervise subordinate maintenance personnel when assigned; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general 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.

The 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 safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

• Assists in supervising and performs general building maintenance and repair work; provides training, advice and assistance to co-workers as needed;
• Installs, maintains and repairs various plumbing systems and equipment, including but not limited to bathroom fixtures, water heaters / coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, water fountains, etc.;
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, security lights, ground lights, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed.
• Maintains and repairs the City’s facilities, equipment and parking facilities;
• Cleans, services, repairs and/or replaces HVAC and refrigeration systems and irrigation systems;
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement;
• Performs general carpentry work for building construction / renovation as required;
• Pours and forms concrete; performs masonry work;
• Hangs and finishes sheetrock; lays tile, carpet, linoleum, etc.;
• Paints walls and other surfaces as needed;
• Repairs roofing;
• Repairs mechanical and electrical locks and locking systems;
• Performs welding and fabrication work as needed;
• Moves furniture and other heavy items as requested;
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment;
• Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed;
• Works outside of regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed;
• Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments; 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;
• May have Journeyman Certification in one of the building trades;
• May have HVAC certification.

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes;
• Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as HVAC equipment, electronic equipment, heavy shop equipment; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.