Maintenance Technician - Canyon County Jail

Job Summary

Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and service work on county buildings, equipment and utilities; performs related work as required. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public building environment, detention facilities and outdoors and may include working on rooftops and in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment.

Work is performed primarily in the Canyon County Jail, a secure correctional environment requiring consistent adherence to established safety and security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repair

• Performs scheduled maintenance, repair, and installation work on electrical, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing systems

• Performs maintenance, repair, and construction work on county buildings, including remodels

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and plumbing systems

• Performs painting and graffiti removal duties

• Performs maintenance and repair work on restrooms and facilities

• Welds and fabricate metal structures and systems as needed

• Repairs and replaces locks

• Other Duties:

• Performs all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practices

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Building trade skills, including but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, and electrical systems, welding and fabrication methods and techniques, and hand tools
• Operate power equipment, including but not limited to, drills, saws, rivet gun, grinder, and snow removal equipment
• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices regarding painting, plumbing, electrical, and construction and repair related to interior and exterior building maintenance, repair, and remodeling
• Knowledge of applicable electrical, plumbing, and construction codes, Federal (OSHA) regulations and county policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools, ladders and power lifts, and hazardous chemicals
• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Prepare written reports, including work orders and maintenance logs
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees

Special Qualifications

• Valid Idaho Driver's License
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• Become CPR and First Aid Certified

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required
• One to three years facility maintenance experience is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift 100 lbs

Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.