Company Name:
Allen County Buildings and Grounds

Company Address:
50 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801

Date Job is Available:
November 30th, 2023

Deadline for Application:
December 11th, 2023

Job Description:
Application Deadline: December 11, 2023   Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour   Department: Building and Grounds   Supervisor: Jason Patchet   Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 6:30am. - 3:00pm. (Some overtime is required)   Summary: Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance repair procedures on County buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems.   Tasks:

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, correctional facilities, and offices.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
• Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Perform general custodial duties of buildings or properties such as snow removal as required.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
• Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
• Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
• May exercise some supervision over Trustees and/or community service workers
• Other duties may be assigned

  Tools & Technology Tools used in this occupation:

• Drain or pipe cleaning equipment — Drain augers; Drain cleaning cables; Hand spinners; Power drain cleaners
• Pipe or tube cutter — Pipe cutters; Power pipe cutters; Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters; Tubing cutters
• Power drills — Cordless power drills; Hammer drills; Right-angle drills
• Power saws — Circular saws; Radial arm saws; Reciprocating saws; Tile saws
• Pullers — Bearing pullers; Chain pullers; Comealongs; Tub drain removers
• Technology used in this occupation:
• Electronic mail software — IBM Notes; Microsoft Outlook
• Facilities management software — Computerized maintenance management system
• Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
• Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

  Knowledge:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  Skills:

• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  Abilities:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

  Work Activities:

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

 

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license