Maintenance Technician Assistant

Under general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician Assistant performs specialized repair of highway department equipment, fixtures, facilities and associated systems. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with or independently performing:

• Electrical systems repairs or upgrades; replacing worn electrical devices; wiring renovations; trouble-shooting wiring problems; routing computer cables;

• Minor plumbing repairs: unclogging sinks and toilets; replace sinks, toilets, valves; busted water lines;

• Carpentry work, framing new construction, installing doors and windows, hanging drywall, painting, repairing and replacing roofs, building cabinets, bookshelves, and etcetera;

• Operations of hand tools, power tools, and equipment: drill presses, table saws, radial saws, tractors, lawn mowers, pressure washers, buffing machines, and etcetera;

• Routine grounds maintenance and landscaping activities by mowing, trimming, removing debris, limbs, and landscaping;

• Furniture repairs; locating and relocating furniture, equipment, and files upon department request; and

• Other duties as assigned.

It is mandatory for Maintenance Technician Assistant to:

• Possess knowledge of general maintenance, light and heavy highway maintenance, and construction equipment;

• Possess and implement knowledge of job related safety hazards and precautionary methods;

• Possess current knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment;

• Organize effectively and efficiently;

• Work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;

• Continuously maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; and

• Bolster and sustain a positive, professional demeanor with citizens, colleagues, elected officials, and other agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High School Diploma;

• Experience in maintenance field a plus;

• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;

• Commercial driver’s license; and

• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Require moderate, intermittent physical strength and effort. Lifting heavy objects (over 5 lbs. but less than 50 lbs.), carrying and stacking objects; placing objects in a vehicle or storage area. Pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may also be involved. Physical effort must be exerted. Travel during adverse weather conditions, troublesome road conditions, and at times during the evening hour is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in diverse environments; including modern industrial warehouses, professional office spaces, and outside in all weather conditions. Contact with dirt, grass, trees, noise, grease, and heavy machinery is frequent.

BENEFITS

Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Blount County Government participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.