Maintenance Worker bei Forsyth County, GA

About the Department

The purpose of this classification is to maintain County buildings, grounds, athletic fields, equipment and other facilities relating to an assigned department/division.

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs general maintenance work involving athletic field maintenance, grounds maintenance, custodial maintenance and general building maintenance, which may include minor carpentry, plumbing, roofing, concrete, or painting work.

Maintains buildings, equipment, and related facilities; cleans restrooms, to include sweeping, mopping, cleaning mirrors, or disinfecting cleaning toilets/sinks; vacuums floors in buildings; inspects lights and scoreboards; wipes down scorekeeping areas; paints equipment, interior/exterior walls of buildings, or other surfaces; repairs light fixtures and replaces light bulbs; patches asphalt areas; cleans out drain pipes; picks up litter/debris, empties trash containers, and transports trash to designated trash receptacle.

Monitors inventory levels of department equipment, tools, chemicals, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; picks up supplies or materials as needed.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a utility truck, tractor, bobcat, aerator, sod cutter, tiller, field drag, mower, field rake, weed eater, edger, seed spreader, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, vacuum cleaner, paint machine, pressure washer, tile saw, chain saw, circular saw, grinder, drill, welder, shovel, rake, post hole digger, janitorial tools, gardening tools, mechanic tools, hand tools, ladder, or two-way radio.

Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, repairing tires, sharpening blades, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Transports, lifts, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, maintenance records, inspection forms, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, maintenance records, event schedules, field diagrams, electrical diagrams, material safety data sheets, operational manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, community service workers, inmate workers, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Assignment to the Facilities Management Department may include the following additional duties:

Performs various custodial maintenance tasks; vacuums, sweeps, mops, strips, and/or waxes floor surfaces; cleans, dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, fixtures, walls, and other surfaces; cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms; replenishes soap products and paper products; cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, benches, or other public facilities; washes/cleans glass doors, windows, and blinds; empties trash cans, recycling containers and ash urns; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts.

Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters flowers and shrubs; pulls weeds from landscaped areas; mows and edges landscaped areas; cuts trees and brush; applies seed, fertilizer, and herbicides; rakes and disposes of grass clippings, brush and other materials; blows leaves/debris from sidewalks; picks up debris/litter and collects/disposes of trash; ensures that grounds and parking areas are clear of safety hazards or debris; spreads grounds materials; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.

Provides general support to County departments/staff as needed; transports, collects and distributes mail; stores and distributes supplies and paper goods; assists with pickup/delivery of paper/aluminum recyclable materials; sets up tables/chairs for meetings/activities; assembles furniture/equipment.

Assists in maintaining security of County buildings/facilities; locks/unlocks buildings/offices as appropriate; conducts safety checks during shifts; turns off lights, copiers, and other office equipment not in use; reports problems such as water leaks, power failures, malfunctioning equipment, property damage, or other potential problems involving building operations.

Receives products/supplies delivered for all County facilities; unloads materials and shifts to appropriate storage areas; transports/delivers furniture, equipment, and supplies to County departments.

Performs special projects; responds to after-hours calls or emergency situations as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) months previous experience and/or training involving grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, equipment operation, manual labor; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. If assigned to Facilities Management, must be able to successfully complete a criminal justice background check through the Sheriff’s Office.