General Maintenance Worker III

Job Description

Position: General Maintenance Worker III

Department

County Facilities

Location

Erie County Courthouse

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$15.72 Hourly

Hours Per Week

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

07/12/2024

Pay Grade

AC08

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME CLERICAL/TECHNICAL

Posting Number

4993

Posting Notice: This position will start on second shift and will receive an additional $0.50/hr shift differential. Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.

Definition of Class

• Responsible for a variety of maintenance duties including repairs and operational maintenance of County buildings and grounds. May be assigned tasks not necessarily included in this job description. Positive attitude required.

• Promotions to higher grade level possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs tasks requiring basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.

• Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects.

• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.

• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.

• Assists with office moves.

• Notifies building superintendent concerning need for major repairs.

• Inspects all safety devices and is responsible for monthly fire equipment inspection.

• Drives snow plow.

• Drives county owned vehicles for tasks at multiple county owned facilities.

• Performs lawn care and snow removal.

• Deliver items to all country locations as required.

• Receive shipments.

• Escort contractors throughout buildings as required.

• When required may be asked to do work of lower grades.

• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.

• Knowledge of general building repair.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools including outdoor equipment.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Positive attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance preferred

Conditions Of Employment

• The selected candidate will be pre-employment required to obtain, at their own expense, three (3) forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing.