Maintenance I

The ideal candidate will have two to four years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience, in a related field such as boilers, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronics, custodial, or grounds keeping. They will hold a valid Missouri State Driver's License, be insured, and capable of driving a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

The employee benefits package includes two defined benefit retirement plans fully funded by the County and a deferred-compensation plan with a match on the first 4% contributed. We also offer three medical plans including two high deductible plans, dental, vision, two flexible spending accounts, and supplemental plans. Full-time employees are also offered life insurance (2X annual salary) paid by the County, paid vacation/sick leave, 14 paid holidays, LTD and tuition reimbursement.

Revised: July 2014, March 2023

The Maintenance I position is responsible for performing general maintenance of systems in County owned buildings and grounds. This position reports directly to the Maintenance III positions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all the essential duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance position.
• Performs a variety of additional basic maintenance, reconstruction/remodeling and repair services as assigned.
• Performs a variety of additional ground maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Completes work orders and accepts verbal instructions from the Facilities Management supervisory staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly involved in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, plumbing and maintaining facility grounds and equipment using power tools, hand tools, mowers, trimmers, trucks to complete tasks.
• Completes maintenance assignments that include installation/repair of plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete, carpet, roofing, communication systems, building and grounds signage.
• Completes grounds assignments that include irrigation systems; picking up, loading and securing debris and trash.
• Performs improvement tasks including repairing, trash can holders, fencing, barriers, signs, empties trash, bumper blocks, and gates. Makes minor electrical repairs to include outlets, install new lighting, maintain existing lighting; changing light bulbs and fluorescent lighting, outlets, etc.
• Performs snow and ice removal including shovels and operating snow blowers, trucks with mounted snow plow blades and sand/salt spreaders, clear parking lots and walking surfaces.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment including changing oil and filter; greasing moving parts; changing tires; belts, springs, chains, cleaning by pressure washing, priming and painting rusted areas.
• Performs general services such as moving file cabinets, office furniture, hanging pictures, delivering items and custodial functions.
• Uses variety of hand tools and equipment including electrical tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, pneumatic tools, metal sheers, tractors, dump trucks, trucks with snow plow, jack hammer, drills, nail gun, etc.
• Checks buildings for needed maintenance and repair work per supervisor’s schedule.
• Completes repairs to County security devices, such as locks, cameras, Fire and intrusion alarm systems.
• Prepares surfaces for painting, performs patch and repair, and paints interior and exterior of County buildings/facilities.
• Follows all County and departmental safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Assists with the training and mentoring of new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned and reasonably qualified to perform.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electricity sufficient to change light bulbs and florescent lighting.
• Knowledge of boilers and generators.
• Knowledge of basic elevator operations.
• Knowledge of detention security devices and their repair.
• Skill in the use of various hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs to office furniture and equipment including wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, snowplows, and snow blowers.
• Skill in performing work according to verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule as required to complete County business.
• Ability to work outdoor conditions of extreme heat or cold for lengths of time.
• Ability to read and write English sufficiently read warning labels, MSDS sheets and equipment manuals and to prepare and turn in handwritten work reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take “after hour calls” as assigned snow removal or other facilities related operations when required.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with visitors and County staff.
• Ability to carry out tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned independently and safely.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include, walking long distances, climbing, bending, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds and operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to pass a drug-screening test.
• Ability to handle detailed and stressful situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to see with 20/20 corrected vision and see colors clearly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have two to four years of increasingly responsible related work experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must have experience in a related field such as boilers, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronics, custodial, or grounds keeping.
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some technical school or college courses in a maintenance-related field.

Minimum ADA and Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and text materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard custodial equipment. Employee should also be able to operate standard office equipment and personal computers.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in order to perform cleaning functions. Employee should also be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard and work in an office environment.
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

Work Environment:

• May be exposed for prolonged periods to outdoor weather conditions that may vary from extreme heat to extreme cold; and to debris, fumes, odors, airborne particles and dust; may be exposed to the possibility of bodily injury; and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and other hazardous conditions.

Required Travel:

• The employee is frequently required to travel throughout the County; may be required to travel within and out of state.