Maintenance Director

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Summary :

Staff professional responsible for performing janitorial services, preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining facilities, equipment, and grounds. This employee is also responsible for a wide variety of manual tasks which require strong mechanical aptitude, independent problem-solving skills and the ability to complete repairs in house whenever practical.

Duties and Responsibilities :

include the following. Create and maintain a job procedure manual and pertinent cleaning and maintenance forms. Perform routine and emergency janitorial services including cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpet and floors, and removing trash. Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building, grounds, equipment, and systems. Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate corrective action. Repair or replace damaged fixtures, doors, locks, flooring, lighting, and hardware. Maintain external vendor contact list and coordinate certain work with the County Facilities Director. Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order being mindful of safety rules and regulation prescribed by the Clerk. Requisitions materials, tools, equipment and cleaning and maintenance supplies and inspects upon receipt. Maintains records and submits reports on status of work projects both verbal and written. Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and oversees external vendor inspections and repair work. Diagnose mechanical and facility issues using independent judgement, evaluating repair options and fixing internally whenever feasible and cost effective. Demonstrate resourcefulness and practical repair knowledge, researching repair methods, parts and solutions as needed. Recommend improvements to reduce future maintenance issues. Respond to alarms and warning signals of all systems at all hours of the day. Other related duties may be assigned by management. Must perform any of the above duties in an accurate, timely and responsible manner as per the requirements and abide by all internal policies and work procedures.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Communicate with coworkers, management, staff, the public and others in a courteous and professional manner. Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to faxes, emails and US mail. Provide high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. Ability to read and interpret manuals provided with power and hand tools. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form. Be aware of all OCHA standards associated with departmental work. Maintain a positive work environment and attitude. Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Maintain and update this job description and maintain detailed job procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of standard methods, material, tools and equipment used in ground and building maintenance; knowledge of occupational hazards and of safety precautions required to prevent accidents and injuries. Ability to recognize tools, equipment and supplies needed for a job site; identify insects that cause lawn damage; operate a Clerk vehicle; adhere to tight schedules and still maintain quality of work; compile and maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports; to work independently and interact with upper-level management of Clerk's Office and the Board of County Commissioners with tact and professionalism.

Other Requirements:

Overtime is generally expected in the average work week; expected to work overtime as planned and assigned by management in required circumstances or situations. After hours and weekend on-call status is generally expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Valid Florida Driver License
• 2-5 years maintenance, facilities, construction, mechanical or related experience
• Experience in multiple skilled trades preferred

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Stand, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods