Maintenance Technician

Job Title:     Maintenance Technician

Department:   Public Works - Facility Maintenance

Salary:         Grade 12

Hours:          Full-time, day time hours with occasional overtime

Summary:

This is a skilled working level position with the responsibility to insure all City buildings are properly maintained to include roofs, walls, doors, windows, exterior and interior facades, and infrastructure. Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Facility Maintenance Superintendent.

Primary Responsibility:

• Communicate with vendors/contractors, and oversee contract work.
• Prepare job specifications, material lists, cost estimates, etc. as necessary.
• Operate all types of woodworking equipment to include table saw, radical saw, planer, jointer, drill, etc.
• Perform window, door, and minor roof repairs (metal and shingles).
• Install/hang doors.
• Demolish and/or construct interior building partitions.
• Perform concrete work (forming, pouring and finishing).
• Perform/finish carpentry work, i.e., moldings, trim work, cabinets, etc.
• Respond in an expeditious and timely manner to all work requests
• Perform minor plumbing needs.
• Assist in loading and unloading building materials from delivery trucks.
• Responsible for following all City safety policies and procedures in the performance of assigned duties.
• Perform all other tasks/duties as assigned by Facility Maintenance Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works.

Job Requirements:

• Be a graduate from an accredited high school or hold a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Possess a valid Alabama driver's license, and driving record suitable for insurability.
• Minimum of three (3) years building maintenance experience or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of woodworking and woodworking equipment.
• Knowledge of building and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of ceiling installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of drywall installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of standard maintenance methods and techniques, relative tools, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot building maintenance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, manuals, etc.
• Ability to build scope of work and oversee work performed by approved contractors.
• Ability to perform finish carpentry work, (i.e. moldings, trim work, cabinets, etc.)
• Ability to interpret instructions, whether oral or written.
• Ability to work at above ground levels on ladders or scaffolds.
• Must be able to lift 75-100 lbs. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Willing to work non­standard hours as required.
• Willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops.

Posting dates:  9/24/21 – 9/30/21

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782. Seniority alone will not be the determining factor. Applicants must meet all requirements. External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application, or obtain one on the City website at alexandercityal.gov.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer