General Maintenance Mechanic- Facilities Maintenance and Operations

General Summary

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters.

Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate; OR have completed the state requirements for the General Educational Development Test (GED).
• Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in commercial building maintenance and involving the use of one or more of the following mechanical/electrical trades: electrical, plumbing-pipefitting, heating, cooling and refrigeration; or in a related recognized facilities or building mechanical trade.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
• Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs maintenance and repair duties in one or more of the facilities or building mechanical specialties including electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, heating, cooling and refrigeration, and other related work to maintain County facilities, utilities and properties.
• Inspects, tests and performs scheduled preventive maintenance programs in County facilities to ensure the efficient operation of building systems including electrical, gas utilities, steam, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and all system controls.
• Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains materials, tools and equipment to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Aids higher level maintenance employees or contractors in performing the more difficult skilled work in major building and mechanical maintenance projects including electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and other work performed on County facilities.
• Prepares work areas by erecting temporary structures, moving furniture, materials and equipment and removing unused material and equipment.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
• Ability to use equipment required to perform skilled craft jobs.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in variable weather conditions, confined spaces and areas of loud noises.
• May be exposed to machinery and equipment that could affect health conditions.
• May be required to travel to other locations during the course of work.