Salary : $40,821.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal
Job Number: 2301200
Department: Real Estate Services Department
Division: Facility Maintenance & Operations Division
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 9/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? You are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to take the next step and envision your career with our awesome Facilities Maintenance team.
Our Facilities Maintenance Department has an immediate opening for a dedicated Building Maintenance Technician I to maintain our City buildings that require constant support and maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities: and performs semi-skilled manual work involving building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and drywall, masonry, custodial, or other maintenance projects. Assists in ensuring that the operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are incompliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. We are looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. Must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else he or she encounters on the job.
As the new Building Maintenance Technician I you will be responsible for performing skilled and complex daily activities in the maintenance, repair and construction of public facilities and other structures to include HVAC.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform complex maintenance and diagnostic services for masonry, carpentry, plumbing,electrical, and similar systems maintenance, repair, or construction of City facilities orstructures.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains door hardware.
- Installs, repairs, and finishes drywall.
- Installs and repairs various types of flooring.
- Installs and repairs drop ceiling tiles.
- Installs wall-mount TV’s, dry erase boards, and pictures.
- Installs, moves, and repairs furniture.
- Estimate and procure compatible materials and tools required to performmaintenance,
repair and construction-related functions. - Maintain appropriate work records and documents, including work orders and formal and informal inspections.
- Prepare and process daily work reports, inspection reports, work orders, requisitions,
sketches, etc. - Inspect facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements and priorities.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency service calls, diagnoses problems and makes minor repairs.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenanceproblems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in performing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry and minor construction maintenance and repairsor an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess and maintain valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Location: 5 Interchange Court Work Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices.
Knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
Knowledge of installation techniques.
Knowledge of materials and equipment needed to perform maintenance jobs.
Skill in organizing work.
Skill in the operation of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in reading work orders.
Skill in performing building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty with limited supervision.
Skill in oral and written communication.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a High School graduation or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experiencein performing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry and minor constructionmaintenance and repairs or an equivalent combination of education, training andexperience?
- Yes
- No
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Supplemental Question 1Describe your experience in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing,electrical, masonry and minor construction maintenance and repairs. (The name of the employer where tnis experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application).
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Supplemental Question 2 Describe your experience performing complex maintenance anddiagnostic services and similar systems maintenance, repair or construction of city facilitiesor structures (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application),
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Supplemental Question 3 Describe your experience inspecting facilities to identifymaintenance and repair requirements and priorities (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application).
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Supplemental Question 4Describe your experience in the layout of wiring and installswiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application).
Required Question