POSITION:  Maintenance Assistant 2nd Shift

DEPARTMENT:  Maintenance

WORK SCHEDULE: 2^nd Shift

JOB CATEGORY: LTC

SALARY: $38,220.00

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

DATES:

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.

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

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.

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

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

Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

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

Verifiable driver’s license and safe driving record.

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

Comply with all county and department policies, including attendance, safety, drug free workplace and personal conduct.

Basic math skills, knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, painting, and general mechanics.

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

Must have adequate set of basic hand tools.

Ability to operate variety of equipment, such as pallet jack, pressure washer, drill press, grinder, forklift, and delivery truck.

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

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

2nd Shift Position: 2pm-10:30pm Monday thru Friday

Physical Requirements

Incumbent’s duties involve continuous physical exertion, such as sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, lifting/carrying objects weighing 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, close/far vision, and hearing sounds/communication.