Salary : $40,821.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2301305
Department: Real Estate Services Department
Division: Civic Center Operations Division
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: 11/12/2023 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 perform skilled and complex daily activities in the maintenance, repair and construction of public facilities and other structures to include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, alarms, and HVAC. Must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else he or she encounters on the job.
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, employee referral program, employer home purchase assistance, tuition reimbursement and more.
Women, Minorities and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply
Essential Job Functions
- Perform complex maintenance and diagnostic services for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and similar systems maintenance, repair or construction of county facilities or structures.
- Estimate and procure compatible materials and tools required to perform maintenance, repair and construction-related functions.
- Installation, maintenance and repair of surveillance systems.
- 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.
- Plans the layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- Inspect facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements and priorities.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency service calls, diagnoses problems and makes minor repairs.
- Estimate and procure compatible materials and tools required to perform maintenance, repair and construction-related functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in performing building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and minor construction maintenance and repairs; or 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: 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave Work Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, work flexible hours to cover shows and other events, may be required to work nights and weekends
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 experience in performing building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and minor construction maintenance and repairs?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your experience in performing building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and minor construction maintenance and repairs. (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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Describe your experience in performing complex maintenance and diagnostic services for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and similar systems maintenance, repair or construction of county facilities or structures. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).
05
Describe your experience preparing and process daily work reports, inspection reports, work orders, requisitions, sketches, etc.
Required Question