Job Description

Job Title

THE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED. More than one selection can be made from this posting.

The purpose of the class is to frequently operate light to medium equipment and perform manual labor in the maintenance of County grounds and rights-of-way; to maintain assigned equipment; and to perform other work as required. This position also includes performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, including electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and carpentry. This class works according to procedures and reports directly to the Crew Leader, Landscape Manager or District Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs grounds keeping work, including but not limited to installing landscape materials, mowing grass, applying fertilizers and pesticides, removing weeds, edging driveways and walkways, trimming hedges, pruning shrubs and trees, planting flowers, etc.
• Repairs various plumbing systems and equipment including, but not limited to, bathroom fixtures, water heaters/coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, leaks, water fountains, etc.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of electrical components and equipment including, but not limited to, general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed.
• May run wires for computers, outlets, switches, etc.
• Operates light-to-medium equipment to assist with grounds keeping work including but not limited to; mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trucks, and edger's. May occasionally use heavy equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required. Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles.
• Keeps streets and rights-of-way clean and free of debris; picks up trash; assists with the collection and disposal of bulky trash, debris, and limbs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of County facilities with respect to electrical, HVAC, plumbing and carpentry. Puts up and/or repairs dry wall; performs carpentry related duties.
• Changes ceiling tiles; replaces carpet; installs stair treads; works with concrete; moves desks and chairs; inspects fire extinguishers and elevators; fixes door chimes; fixes doors.
• Performs routine repair work or parts replacement; and performs routine maintenance work as needed.
• Paints building interiors and exteriors as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintains accurate records on maintenance/repair work completed.
• Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

All County employees are considered public servants for the citizens of Dorchester County. When requested before, during, or after an emergency event, County employees are expected to work and serve the public in coping with the emergency.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred at least one (1) year of related work experience. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state driver's license.

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