Assistant Maintenance Tech
Compensation
The Role
Under the direction of the Lead Maintenance Technician, the Assistant Maintenance Technician performs assigned ground maintenance duties for specific areas, and assists the Lead Maintenance Technician as directed.
Education, Certification and/or License
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience preferred.
On-the-job training offered.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Mows lawns, trim weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
Empties trash and recycling containers.
Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
Cuts and removes trees as needed.
Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
Assists with the testing and maintenance of all vital components of the building environment.
Assists in the inspection and maintenance of utilities such as electrical, water, sewer, garbage service, and fuel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Demands and Environment
Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees
Regular exposures to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, odors, heights, and loud noises
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Working on ladders at varying height
Working with or around machinery with moving parts
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial and grounds equipment
Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial and grounds duties
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance and activities
Perform specialized groundskeeping in the care and maintenance of District and site grounds.
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, and other landscaped areas
Mix and apply chemicals to control and eradicate weeds
Perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
Operate a variety of county vehicles and equipment
Building repair, electrical, plumbing. Mechanical aptitude. Tool and equipment knowledge
Maintenance Skills – Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting and drywall, roofing
Good communication skills
Able to take direction
**OPEN UNTIL FILLED**
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Overtime available
- Safety training provided