Building Technician

Summary of Essential Responsibilities

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair activities of moderate difficulty in the upkeep of County facilities, infrastructure, and grounds.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

- Performs various maintenance activities to maintain or improve working spaces and building safety - Receives incoming deliveries and distributes items to the appropriate department - Removes or relocates items as needed - Picks up and delivers parts and supplies - Assists in the repair of plumbing problems and construction requirements - Performs general clean-up work - Assists with painting in office renovations - Maintains an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of tools, equipment, methods and materials used in various building renovation, maintenance and repair activities - Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades - Skilled in the safe use of common hand tools and light power equipment used in repair and maintenance work - Ability to safely operate light trucks and/or maintenance equipment - Ability to work safely with and around mechanized equipment - Ability to perform manual labor for protracted periods of time - Ability to understand and comply with oral and written instructions - Ability to work effectively with others or independently

Equipment Used

Hand/power tools and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and/or facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical systems; general custodial equipment and supplies; general office equipment, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

- High School graduate or GED - Two years of experience in skilled facility maintenance work - Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License and able to drive a county vehicle

Pre-Employment Requirements

Physical required: __X__ Yes Drug test required: __X__ Yes Background check required: __X__ Yes

Work Schedule / Hours

Normal / Regular schedule is: Monday – Friday; On call weekends Shift work required – Identify different/specific shift: Not specified Overtime work is necessary: Not specified Holiday work assignment: Not specified

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, physical fitness testing and criminal background check.

I understand that final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon my undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove me from consideration for employment for one year.

I also understand this position requires an ability to meet physical demands that serve as the essential functions of the job. I understand that I may be required to demonstrate that I can perform the essential functions of the job.

I also understand a criminal history check will be conducted. Although a disqualification is possible, in accordance with federal and state laws, a previous conviction does not automatically disqualify me from consideration for employment. However, if I attempt to withhold information or falsify information pertaining to previous convictions, I will be disqualified from further employment consideration.

Nothing herein creates either a contract or offer of employment.