Trades Specialist - Mechanical

Duties/Responsibilities

Operates and performs routine and non-routine skilled trade tasks, preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical and other building systems; Performs troubleshooting: repairs mechanical, electrical equipment & wiring; responds to and corrects power outages; installs new electrical conduit, wiring and equipment in all applicable areas.

Maintains building systems including repairing windows, doors, and hardware; Responsible for filling water softeners.

• Maintains and repairs a variety of systems to include mechanical, gas, steam and hot water, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and building codes.
• Responsible for operating equipment such as hand and power tools, forklifts, bobcats, tractors.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, and parts; orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains cost estimates and price information for specific jobs.
• Documents and reports damage and possible problems; coordinates work with contractors and tracks progress of work.
• Provides technical advice to co-workers in area of specialty such as electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and 2+ yrs. experience performing related trades duties and/or repair (e.g., basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment); valid Ohio Driver's License.

Qualifications

Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification. Training And Development Renewal of any mandated training required by facility (e.g., LEADS training to include passing BCI and FBI background check).

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and building codes; Ability to operate various types of hand and power tools; Ability to maintain and repair a variety of systems to include mechanical, gas, steam and hot water, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.