Maintenance Mechanic

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Johnson County Facilities Department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician. First review of applications will begin on November 12, This position will remain open until filled. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Performs less complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other craft and labor duties; assists with routine and emergency work orders in the maintenance and repair of building critical components of integrated building systems; checks emergency systems; completes fire alarm testing; performs preventive maintenance duties on HVAC equipment and building infrastructure; acquires knowledge of the common methods, materials, tools and equipment used within the trade.
• Repairs and maintains tools, locking mechanisms, and equipment of a less complex nature; maintains service records and monitors standard meter readings on equipment; completes meeting room preparations, set-up, and clean-up; assists in inspections of facilities, buildings, equipment utility systems to identify needs, extent of services, and equipment requirements.
• Assists skilled workers and keeps them supplied with materials and tools; completes special projects, including commercial snow removal; escorts vendors performing contracted services within secured areas; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level.
• Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment and attachments including: tractors, trucks, scissor lifts, boom truck, and snow removal equipment.
• Completes paperwork, work orders, timesheets, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience are required.  One (1) additional year of related experience may substitute for education.  Must pass a thorough criminal history screening and have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.  

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%

Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises.

Lifting weight: 50 lbs.

On call/stand-by work required.

Weather essential: Department Essential

Uniform Required

Wearing of goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves and other PPE as required.

Position is required to respond to requests for emergency and afterhours work which will require work when the facility is closed (e.g. holiday, weekends, nights).  This work will require overtime as needed.

Physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and /or endurance.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.