Maintenance Technician - Maintenance - LTC IV

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Tippecanoe County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Department, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and safety of County facilities and equipment.

DUTIES:

• Inspects County facilities and related equipment identifying problems and determining maintenance and repair needs, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains air conditioning units, including repairing/replacing fans, motors, chiller unit brackets, and changing fan coil filters.
• Repairs water heaters and plumbing as needed, such as replacing faucets, unclogging toilets and drains, and repairing leaks.
• Makes electrical repairs, such as repairing, replacing, installing three-phase motors, new fixtures and wiring as needed.
• Establishes and implements preventive maintenance schedules ensuring equipment is cleaned, oiled/lubricated and repaired as needed.
• Assists in evacuating personnel and visitors from facilities when fire alarm is activated, and resets alarm system as needed for false alarms.
• Designs, estimates, and completes special projects.
• Assists with new construction and remodels projects.
• Maintains communication with Maintenance Director and Assistant Maintenance Director regarding projects and repair supplies and parts, as needed.
• Receives deliveries of materials, such as new building equipment, replacement machinery, maintenance supplies, and office supplies. Transports and delivers supplies and parts to appropriate buildings.
• Communicates with staff as to upcoming construction and repairs that may be disruptive to their normal workflow.
• Ensures exterior walkways are cleared of snow/ice during winter months, lawn care and working on-call if necessary.
• Reports progress and performance of outside contractors and facilitates their work with needed information and access to appropriate areas of facilities.
• Attends workshops/seminars to further knowledge of relevant technology and methods as required.
• Responds to emergencies on 24-hour basis.
• Performs related duties as signed.