Job Abstract

The Department of Facilities is seeking a Maintenance Technician II with trade skills and the ability to perform skilled maintenance, repairs and construction tasks within the County's buildings and facilities in West Chester. This position is responsible to perform tasks for maintaining the County's office buildings, structures and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, etc., grounds and equipment, and ensuring that the facilities are in good operating condition and are neat, clean, safe and suitable for use by employees and the public. Trade school or equivalent training in at least one trade skill is required, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, etc. The applicant must have the ability to operate tools and equipment of the trade and perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. The employee in this position is classified as an essential employee and may be required to work when County offices are officially closed due to inclement weather, natural disaster and other emergency situations, etc., weekend and/or holidays, and/or outside of normal work hours as required. Applicant must have High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), trade school or equivalent training, and a valid driver's license. 2+ years experience is preferred. Snow removal experience is a plus.

This position is classified as an essential employee and may be required to work when the County offices are officially closed due to inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations, etc., and on occasion work beyond normal hours, on weekends and/or holidays, as required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requires completing documentation granting permission for the County of Chester to obtain a 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

• Conduct and or lead in general repairs and maintenance, requiring experienced trade skills, e.g.:

• Electrical, plumbing, waterline repairs, mechanical work, repair or replacement of faulty equipment, etc.
• Carpentry, construction, painting.
• Change belts, filters, replace ballasts and perform routine HVAC repairs and maintenance.
• Landscape management and grounds maintenance (e.g., mowing; weeding; trash pickup; mulching; planting and removing trees, bushes, flowers; road, parking lots, trail and culvert maintenance and repair, etc.).
• Masonry, concrete and/or asphalt repairs.
• Metal work, welding, etc.

• Special event set-up and break-down.
• Operate heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, and tractor.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and parts; take receipt of incoming deliveries and store in appropriate areas.
• Use and maintain power tools and small equipment (minor repairs).
• Perform maintenance and safety inspections of facilities.
• Pesticide application (under direction of a certified applicator).
• Recordkeeping.
• Resource management (assists and or leads with a variety of natural resource management activities).
• Snow removal using hand tools and equipment up to 12,000 GVW, plows and spreaders
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Trade school or equivalent training and working knowledge and applied professional experience performing one or more relevant trade skills (above).
• Ability and general knowledge to operate basic equipment, hand tools, power tools, small equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge and experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working area.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and appropriate manner.
• Ability to participate effectively as a team player.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Successful certification in both CPR and first aid training within one year of hire.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays for emergencies or other purposes, as required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of two years of applied professional experience performing at least one relevant trade skill.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to use all machines and equipment related to the upkeep of county facilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively lead project teams.
• General understanding of specific events and programs pertaining to the department.
• General knowledge of County and department policies and procedures.2
• Ability to read and understand basic construction drawings.
• A valid CDL Class Aor B driver’s license may be needed depending on job assignment.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Basic knowledge and use of computer and internet
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be able to learn County specific programs (e.g. Inova, Maximo).