Technician, Facilities & Gs

Work involves installation, maintenance and repair of various equipment and systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural systems in county buildings, grounds and parks. This position performs basic carpentry duties, landscape maintenance and construction duties. This position requires the ability to perform repairs and maintenance of electrical systems and lighting such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and fuses. Duties require the ability to work from elevated platforms such as scaffolding, ladders or lifts up to 85 feet above the ground. Position requires working nonstandard hours, more than 40 hours per week, after hours, weekends and holidays as required. Work also includes general maintenance tasks.

• Operates standard equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, bush hogs, bobcats, fork lifts, etc.
• Performs repairs on electrical systems in buildings such as but not limited to replacing electrical motors and electronic doors and hardware; installs breakers, installs conduit; repairs and replaces electrical outlets, replaces circuit breakers, etc.
• Assist the electrician with wiring buildings and other equipment as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance service and minor repairs on HVAC systems and equipment such as changing belts and filters.
• Repairs water leaks; replaces and installs new plumbing fixtures, repairs or replaces water lines and repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Performs basic carpentry framing, interior and exterior painting, repairs metal and asphalt shingle roofs, repairs or replaces tile, carpet and concrete floors.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment by changing filters, checking belts, cleaning smoke detectors and checking boilers and generators.
• Maintains inventory records of cleaning supplies and the maintenance equipment in the county buildings.
• Comfortably perform duties from a lift up to 85 ft. i.e. replacement of bulbs, ballasts and fuses on light poles and stadium lighting, repairs to field netting, etc.
• Assist electrician with electrical repairs/replacements as needed.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSWORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather extremes, asbestos, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, odors and the possibility of physical danger with working inside the county jail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is heavy in nature and consists of standing, lifting, carrying and pushing of up to 100 pounds, bending, walking, using hand and fingers to operate tools. Must have good vision to read and make necessary repairs.EXAMINATIONS
A verbal exam will be administered at interview to determine the applicant's knowledge related to the job's duties and responsibilities. Applicants are initially screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questions. Applicants providing false information on the Application or false answers to the Agency or Supplemental Questions will be disqualified.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING
Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION
As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a drug test at a test site designated by Shelby County.
Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Employment Type: Full Time Classified