Building & Grounds Technician

Performs difficult semiskilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, utilities and related facilities, and related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent.

Performing a variety of semiskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities, grounds, streets, utilities and related facilities.

The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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  Performs carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repair and maintenance work.
• Installs light bulbs and ballasts; installs new lights; repairs light switches and plugs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs air conditioning units; checks and installs chemicals in cooling tower at City Hall; resets air conditioning units at City Hall by computer.
• Receives and maintains inventory of parts for machinery at various locations; maintains account and purchase order information for parts.
• Repairs pressure washers; repairs roof leaks; installs new locks and repairs existing locks.
• Repairs various pieces of furniture and wooden facility features; moves office furniture.
• Conducts inspections on fire extinguishers and exit lights.
• Repairs plumbing facilities and fixtures; replaces floor tiles.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Operates dump trucks, back hoe, front end loader, etc. in the construction, maintenance and repair of public works and utilities facilities; assists in other departmental sections as directed.
• Install traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Perform mowing and landscape work.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment required in the work; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods; ability to follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in public utilities and public works facilities maintenance, repair and construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred. Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. May require possession of or ability to obtain specific certifications depending on area of assignment.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and repetitive motions; work requires depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).