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 and up depending upon qualifications.
Qualified applicants may 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 Friday January 16, 2026. The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance of City-owned and/or maintained facilities buildings. Works under the close supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The Facilities Maintenance Manager can delegate this supervision of this position to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor as needed or desired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspects and maintains all City buildings and building equipment.
• Performs new construction and remodeling work as well as demolition of old structures.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, electrical, heating and air, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs.
• Clean and Set up the Court Room and Council Room as needed for varying events.
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent bulbs.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Performs general janitorial services for City owned facilities including cleaning restrooms, cleaning spills, sweeping, mopping, and other related duties.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
• Dumps ash cans and garbage and relines cans with liners.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) High school diploma or GED equivalent;
(B) Experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair; or
(C) Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
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 a valid 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:
Tape measure, volt-ohm meter, taps and dies, electric saws, drills, planners, and other construction tools.
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.
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 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.
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