MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Job Title: Maintenance Worker III

Department: Facilities Maintenance

Starting Rate: $19.00 per hour

Dauphin County Facility Maintenance is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker III. The overall objective of the employee in this role is to perform general maintenance duties and major repairs and to provide safety and security within the buildings and grounds of the County properties as assigned.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

To perform general maintenance duties and major repairs and to provide safety and security within the buildings and grounds of the County properties as assigned.

The employee in the Maintenance Worker III role is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions of this position:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

1. Prepares job set up, task assignment and target completion dates.

2. Provides maintenance and minor repair duties as required on various buildings, furniture, vehicles and equipment.

3. Stocks department supplies through price comparison.

4. Checks boiler, gauges and other equipment for proper operation, and makes minor adjustments if necessary; changes air conditioning and heating filters.

5. Maintains and repairs department equipment.

6. Changes light bulbs as needed.

7. Cuts grass with mower or riding tractor.

8. Shovels snow from walks and driveways; sweeps sidewalks as needed.

9. Paints buildings, fixtures, and other objects as required.

10. Operates hand and power tools as needed to perform minor repairs.

11. Performs carpentry duties as assigned.

12. Landscapes grounds.

13. Assists mechanical contractors.

14. Works on HVAC equipment.

15. Performs all other duties as assigned. 

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

1. Assists with setting up and cleaning for special events.

2. Performs errands as needed.

3. Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

1. Receives frequent instruction and minimum supervision from the Director of Facility Maintenance or his designee in regard to daily work duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

1. None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works in a variety of indoor and outdoor surroundings of workspace, lighting, ventilation and temperatures.

2. Works with average indoor and outdoor exposure to noise, stress and disruptions.

3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt; below normal when cleaning air ducts.

4. Subject to periodically working in various outdoor elements, depending on nature of job assignment.

5. Travels occasionally to perform County assignments.

6. Subject to periodic call-in work.

7. Operates hand tools, chain saw, lawn mower and heavy equipment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.

2. Must be able to stand, walk and crawl intermittently for long periods throughout the workday, with occasional sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping and driving as necessary to carry out duties of job.

3. Dexterity requirements ranged from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out duties of job.

4. Medium work, with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing from 50 pounds; occasionally needs to lift heavier objects.

5. Occasionally must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.

6. Must have average strength and physical endurance and ability to lift up to 50 pounds if necessary.

7. Must be able to climb a ladder and scaffolding etc. to carry out duties of job.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program plus some technical training in electricity, plumbing, Valid PA CDL License if assigned to operate heavy equipment. 

    

   B. WORK EXPERIENCE:

2. 2-4 years of working experience in maintenance or custodial environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.

2. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.

3. Must possess knowledge of the methods, tools and practices used in general maintenance and repair work.

4. Must possess knowledge and ability to detect defects in equipment and make proper adjustments.

5. Must possess knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions and the ability to exercise skill in the care and use of various tools and equipment.

6. Must possess ability to utilize County vehicles and various equipment such as a snow blower, tractor, hand tools, drill press, etc.

7. Must possess ability to follow oral and written instructions.

8. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and a willingness to travel to perform assignments as needed.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.