Listing Summary
Maintenance Technician
City of Cordele, Georgia
Closing Date: Until Filled - First review of resumes will be October 31, 2024.
Exemtion Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 12
Salary Range: $18.33 - $27.90 per hour Compensation commensurate with experience, education and training.
SUMMARY
The City of Cordele, located on Interstate 75 and served by three exits leading to exceptional commercial, recreational and healthcare facilities, is actively searching for a Maintenance Technician to join our diverse and growing team. The incumbent will lead by example and demonstrate honesty and integrity along with dedicating themselves to lending unparalleled customer service and professionalism.
This position performs technical duties in the maintenance and repair of city buildings and is under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of building HVAC systems; replaces filters, cleans coils, and makes adjustments.
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems in city buildings.
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of electrical and lighting systems in city buildings.
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of automatic doors, security systems, and alarms; responds to alarms.
- Purchases parts and supplies from vendors as directed.
- Performs carpentry repairs.
- Performs grounds maintenance as needed.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system maintenance and repair principles.
- Knowledge of carpentry principles.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
- Skill in the maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems and components.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Maintenance Coordinator assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related technical maintenance duties. The variety of building systems to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance and repair of city buildings. Successful performance results in the provision of well-maintained city buildings to the benefit of employees and the public.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are co-workers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in city buildings and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
TO APPLY
A cover letter, current resume and three professional references should be sent to David Wade, Director of Human Resources at davidwade@cityofcordele.com. Resume packages can also be delivered to Cordele City Hall, Human Resources – Room 246, 501 7th Street, North, Cordele GA 31015. This position will remain open until filled. First review of resumes will be October 31, 2024.
The City of Cordele is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regards to race, color, religion, sex – including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or genetic information, the presence of a non job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other protected status.