Lead Facility Maintenance Technician

Perform a variety of skilled and unskilled manual labor duties associated with the maintenance of County grounds, buildings, and equipment. Work is of a changing nature and initiative must be used to be able to handle different situations as necessary. Assist the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with day-to-day operations and limited duties during their absence.

• Performs maintenance and repairs of county buildings and property in any of the following areas: dry-wall, plumbing, painting, electrical, routine utilization of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), window replacement, roofing, lock replacement, and grounds maintenance. May include assisting custodial and HVAC as needed.
• Assist with prioritization of service calls and work orders and follow-up with completion, inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions. Will assist with keeping updates for preventative maintenance within Asset Essentials and training new staff.
• Oversees small projects assigned by the area Facilities Maintenance Supervisor from start to finish.
• Transports materials and furniture to and from storage and the worksite. Prepares rooms for conferences and meetings, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment.
• Maintains County grounds as requested by performing duties such as: mowing; weeding; sprinkler repairs and adjustments; planting, watering, and maintaining trees and shrubs.
• Assists with quarterly and year-end material inventory, tracking and inventory of small tools.
• Sweeps sidewalks and removes snow on sidewalk entrances to buildings using hand tools or maintenance vehicle with snowplow. Removes snow from parking lots and other public thoroughfares; spreads salt or sand onto driving or walking surfaces.
• Escorts visiting contractors through facilities as needed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor as required for extended periods of time, under adverse working conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to use hand and power tools in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and practices.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working with and through others toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
• Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
• Following Directions: The ability to effectively hear, understand, and follow directions or instructions; the willingness to postpone making personal decisions, or acting, until one has openly listened to what one is being asked to do.
• Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Respect for Others: Demonstrates respect for others regardless of position or individual differences.
• Teamwork/Cooperation: Working effectively with team/work group or those outside formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years' experience in building maintenance in commercial properties performing duties such as plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check, physical capabilities examination, and drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Will also require post-hire fingerprinting, a CBI background check and successfully completing bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System training.
• Position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for winter storm or other emergency events and available to work on an on-call rotational basis which requires evening, holidays, and weekends.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to hot and cold outside temperatures, dust, grease, chemicals, fumes, etc.
• Hazards present in this position are inherent in occupational areas including some HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Primary work environment is in extremely high security facilities in which there is occasional physical safety concerns (detention facility) and frequent exposure to highly emotional inmates, citizens, or justice system participants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 20% the time sitting and 80% of the time either upright or walking.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes or pulls up to 80 lbs. Uses cart, dolly or other equipment to carry in excess of 80 lbs.
• May be required to lift heavy and awkward objects, up to 50 lbs, from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground, or while balancing (ex. On a ladder).
• Frequently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, reaches, and handles while performing duties in cramped and unconventional work areas.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication.
• Auditory capacity to endure long-term exposure to loud noises.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Visual capacity enabling constant operations and safe use of equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel between assigned buildings.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).

• Position will have exposure to sometimes hazardous conditions while working on projects at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility (jail).
• Frequent opportunities for exposure to blood and air borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment and machinery, climbing, crawling, stooping, and loud noises.
• Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) provided in all situations.

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
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