Job Purpose:

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Assistant maintains all County owned or leased facilities and property including, but not limited to complex mechanical systems, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building, landscaping, and remodeling. Critical thinking and problem solving are essential to this position; must have the ability to make decisions independently and in accordance with established codes, policies and procedures. This position will provide responsive, high-quality service to County Departments.

II.        Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

Plan, prioritize, and execute repairs and services relating to assigned facilities.

Assist co-workers with all phases of building maintenance including hvac, carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, electrical systems, and clean up.

Responds to emergencies both during and after hours to ensure safe and operational condition of equipment and buildings, for a quality working environment.

Attend meetings and training sessions. 

III.      Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

 Skills to troubleshoot systems, diagnose problems, and make needed repairs, or if required, be able to communicate the problems to supervision and recommend alternative solutions.

Knowledge of proper use of equipment, tools of the trades, and materials used in facility maintenance activities. 

State and local building code requirements.

Abilities to:

Perform repairs on plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, rough and finish carpentry, painting, landscaping, and snow removal activities.

Accomplish assigned work independent of supervision in a timely and efficient manner.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.

Attend workshops and/or classes both in town and out of town to stay current with the trade and increase knowledge and skills.

Prioritize work orders to complete them in the order that is most important to the County in terms of safety, then comfort. 

Make quick decisions to resolve immediate problems based on through knowledge of County buildings.

Work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Work with County staff, vendors/salespeople, maintenance staff, contractors, and inspectors.

Work in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions in a safe and timely manner.

Ability to work any time, as required; before and after business hours and On-Call on weekend rotations.

Read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Equipment

Use cordless drills, reciprocating saws, circular saws, small hand tools, grinders, etc.

Use scissor lifts, forklifts, scaffolding and single man basket lifts.

Operate skids steers, tractors, plow trucks, backhoe and snow blowers. 

Computer

Perform maintenance work requests utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Perform planned preventative maintenance work utilizing CMMS.

Maintain maintenance data on shared drive file utilizing MS Word or Excel.

Perform e-mail communication utilizing MS Outlook.

Computer Literacy:  Training in, or experience with, email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably experience with MS Office Suite products).

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to carry, push, and or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

IV.      Qualifications: 

Two years of increasingly responsible facility maintenance experience.

Emphasis with HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades preferred.

Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.

High school diploma or GED. 

The County recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Licenses:  Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License or obtain within 30 days of employment.

V.           Position Details:

The duties outlined in this job description are not all inclusive and additional duties and tasks will be assigned as required. 

This position is ‘at-will’, and either Crook County or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause.

Work location is Administration Building, Facilities Department, 203 NE Court St.  

This position typically works 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; overtime eligible

Crook County is an equal opportunity employer