POSITION: Maintenance Superintendent

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., M-F

JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)

DATE WRITTEN: February 2021 STATUS: Full-time

DATES REVISED: February 2021 FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Owen County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Maintenance Superintendent for the Owen County Maintenance Department, responsible for maintaining Court House, related buildings, and grounds.

DUTIES:

Receives and processes calls for troubleshooting building and mechanical systems, including reviewing requests for service, determining if problems can be resolved in-house, setting priorities, assigning staff, and/or performing maintenance repairs.

Maintains emergency standby power, fire apparatus, and other safety equipment.

Oversees and performs repairs to county buildings, rental properties, and county equipment, including meeting with appropriate County staff to determine needs, planning time needs for designated projects, maintaining records of labor and materials, ordering supplies and materials, assisting in selection of necessary outside bids, and reading blueprints. Serves as liaison with contractors and ensures contractors' work conforms to standards.

Schedules, assigns, and performs grounds maintenance functions such as mowing grass, trimming lawns and shrubs, raking/blowing leaves, snow removal, salt spreading, cleaning/repairing sidewalks and curbs, and other related tasks.

Oversees and performs HVAC system preventive maintenance, including monitoring operation of HVAC units, checking filters, troubleshooting problems, and emergency repairs.

Oversees and performs plumbing maintenance, including repairing water leaks, unclogging drains, installing fixtures, and emergency repairs.

Oversees and performs electrical maintenance to county buildings, fixtures, and equipment including testing circuits to locate problems, replacing equipment such as switches, outlets, and ballasts, and emergency repairs.

Develops and executes preventative maintenance program for systems and tools including inspecting all facility equipment and organizing manufacturer's suggested systems and parts.

Manages and maintains locks for assigned County buildings, including re-keying and maintaining key schedule and detailed electronic and mechanical lock repair.

Oversees and performs carpentry and construction work including finishing carpentry work. Performs janitorial duties as necessary including disposing trash and mopping/sweeping floors. Regularly responds to emergencies on 24 hour basis.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Practical knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures and basic janitorial and sanitation requirements for assigned areas of responsibility.

Practical knowledge of maintenance practices, building upkeep, basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades, computer numerical control machining, and industrial maintenance, with ability to analyze and diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions and complete related maintenance, renovations, repairs, and safety measures as required.

Practical knowledge of safety precautions practices applicable to working with a variety of cleaning chemicals and pesticides, with ability to read and understand equipment manuals and label directions for correct mixing and use of cleaning supplies and/or pesticides.

Working knowledge of basic record keeping practices, with ability to plan/layout assigned work projects and maintain records of labor, tools, and material for projects.

Ability to operate a variety of cleaning/hand/power tools and equipment in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill, power saw, air nozzle, air compressor, driver, ratchet, caliper, file, micrometer, mop, broom, gauge, deburring/de-flashing tool, lathe, mill, belt sander, pressure washer, sand blaster, drill press, butting torch, welding equipment, and other tools/equipment as needed.

Ability to physically perform essential duties, including driving, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds, climbing ladders/ramps/stairs, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects, close/far vision, depth/color perception, and hearing mechanical sounds.

Ability to work with/exposed to violent/irate individuals within County jail.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, work rapidly for long periods, and on several tasks at a time, often under time pressure.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and apply knowledge of people and locations.

Ability to prepare reports, speak clearly, and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to read/interpret detailed specifications in the form of blueprints or manuals.

Ability to plan/layout assigned work projects, count, make simple arithmetic additions/subtractions, and compute/calculate, such as figuring project materials needs, square feet, and unit price.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to regularly work extended hours and respond to emergencies from off-duty status on a 24 hour basis, and occasionally work evening and weekend hours.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent receives general supervision, and assignments are guided by broad polices and/or general objectives. Work priorities and schedules are primarily determined by supervisor, and incumbent refers to supervisor when interpretations of departmental polices, programs, and expenditures are thought necessary. Incumbent has high degree of flexibility in the job. Work errors are primarily detected or prevented through standard safety procedures or notification from other County personnel or the public.

Incumbent reports directly to County Commissioners.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent's duties involve driving, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying/pushing/ pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds, climbing ladders/ramps/stairs, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Strain is prolonged and effort is exerted for long periods of time, usually in connection to such duties as moving heavy objects and standing for long periods of time.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs duties in both indoor and outdoor settings, involving exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, dirt, power equipment, noise, irate individuals, confined areas, heights normally associated with maintenance duties, varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and wet/icy/ slippery surfaces. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others and protective clothing/equipment must be worn.

Incumbent regularly works extended hours and responds to emergencies from off-duty status on a 24 hour basis, and occasionally works evening and weekend hours.

V. OTHER:

The Maintenance Superintendent position is an appointed position of the County Commissioners. Specific job duties and job requirements are established at the discretion of the County Commissioners. A person appointed to the Maintenance Superintendent position serves at the pleasure of the County Commissioners, works exclusively for the County Commissioners, and may be terminated by the County Commissioners at any time.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Maintenance Superintendent for the Owen County Maintenance Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined?

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