POSITION:  Lead Maintenance Tech - Jail

DEPARTMENT:  Facility Maintenance

WORK SCHEDULE: 8am – 4:30pm Rotating call in

SALARY: $46,043.00

STATUS: Full - Time

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Essential Functions:

Performs daily walk-thru and inspections of assigned building, mechanical rooms, restrooms, noting needed repairs.

Continuous physical exertion includes walking, standing, bending/kneeling, pushing/reaching, lifting/carrying.

Monitor and take readings on boilers, cooling units, other equipment. Maintain computer-controlled HVAC systems.

Maintain plumbing and electrical functions in assigned locations.

Maintain panic buttons.

Assist in remodeling projects, furniture moves/transfers. Unload deliveries at dock

Empties recycle bins and deliver trash to landfill. Moving/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Perform work order requests as assigned.

Perform other related duties

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as pallet jacks, pressure washers, drill press, grinder, forklift, and delivery truck.

Ability to read and interpret maps, manuals, blueprints, wiring and plumbing diagrams.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the general public in a courteous manner being sensitive to gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Qualifications

Must speak write and understand English to follow instructions and complete reports and work orders.

Must have adequate set of basic hand tools.

Ability to work along with minimum supervision and in a team environment.

Occasional evening and weekend hours, On-call for emergency situations

Education/Experience

Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

Verified drivers license and safe driving record