Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for the position of Facilities Maintenance Technician in the Facilities Maintenance Department with a starting hourly rate of $20.68 to a maximum hourly rate of $30.37 depending upon qualifications. Qualified applicants MUST apply via our website by downloading an application packet at cityofcovington.org or may apply in person at the City of Covington, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia 30014. This position will remain open until 4:00 PM on Monday September 2, 2024. The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance of City-owned and/or maintained facilities including buildings, parks, and trails.  Works under the close supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager.  The Facilities Maintenance Manager can delegate this supervision of this position to the Senior Maintenance Technician as needed or desired. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general janitorial services for City-owned facilities including cleaning restrooms, cleaning spills, sweeping, mopping, and other related duties.
• Inspect the exterior of City Hall to ensure the removal of debris or trash.
• Dumps trashcans at City-owned parks and facilities and relines cans with liner.
• Inspects trails for maintenance and/or concerns and notifies Facilities Maintenance Supervisor of any issues
• Trail and park maintenance including leaf/debris removal, trash removal, chemical spraying, and signage maintenance.
• Clean and Set up the Court Room and Council Room as needed for varying events. 
• Manage janitorial supply stock to ensure needed items are always in stock
• Water plants and trees at City-owned facilities as needed or directed
• Change light bulbs and fluorescent bulbs.
• Open, close, and lock City-owned facilities as needed or directed.
• Assist Senior Maintenance Technician with remodeling and other construction projects as needed.
• Use a leaf blower safely

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent;

            (B) Ability to read and write English;

  Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities;
• Skill in the operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess at least a valid Georgia State Driver's License.  Must have a good driving record for the last 3 years to be insurable by the City’s insurance.

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Hammer, hand tools, voltmeter, shovel vacuum, mops, broom, dusting equipment leaf blower, water hose and any other equipment related to building maintenance.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS

The City of Covington offers competitive benefits that includes but not limited to: Medical w/HSA, Dental, Vision, 401(A) Defined Contribution Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, EAP, Paid Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, etc. and a list of optional supplemental benefit coverages.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but can be loud during times of operating small motor equipment.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.