Trade Specialist I - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

About the role

The Trade Specialist I performs manual, physically demanding plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance work which is done both indoors and outdoors. Typical assignments include providing preventative maintenance to county property, repairing and cleaning county property, assisting other staff in the completion of their assignments, and facilitating the efficient operation of county properties.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and make appropriate repairs of county plumbing systems, including plumbing work related to domestic water and waste systems
• Repair leaking faucets, valves, pipes, and drinking fountains; unstop and repair toilets and drains; install plumbing ducts, pipes and fixtures including for hot water and HVAC systems
• Perform primarily cast iron waste line repairs and independently clear waste lines of obstructions both above and below grade, behind walls and chases, or above ceilings using a commercial grade sewer machine
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs such as lighting, ballasts, fan motors, and switching devices
• Change lamps and bulbs
• Convert light fixtures to LED
• Aid electrician
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment including: cleaning coils, cleaning registers and grilles, changing filters, belts, clean and treat condensate pans, greasing bearings and changing fan motors
• Aid all Licensed Trades as required
• Perform carpentry work in repairing County buildings and furniture
• Repair flooring, wallboard, ceilings and ceiling tiles, roofs, exterior walls, and concrete
• Construct dimensional walls with wood/metal studs, hang sheetrock and finish with mud/ tape, painting where required
• Paint rooms, hallways, and ceilings; patch holes; prime area for painting
• Move office furniture including desks, files, and books
• Repair various types of locks (pneumatic, electronic, mechanical), door hardware, and door controls
• Possess the ability to safely and properly operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, drills, sand blasters, welders (arc welder, wire feed welder, and oxy-acetylene torch), fork lifts, and a variety of other equipment
• Drive trucks and operate equipment in the loading of trucks
• Remove snow and ice using hand shovel or snow equipment, possibly starting early in the morning depending on timing of storm
• Perform related work as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and hardware
• Two years of experience

Qualifications

• Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance

Skills

• Safe use of normal building-related equipment and the maintenance of both hand and power tools

Benefits

• Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$20.72 per hour
$43,097.00 annual

Schedule

M-F 8-5pm