Maintenance Assistant - Public Facilities

Description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of county buildings and facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, or mechanical equipment and performing a variety of carpentry, or maintenance and repair tasks. Employee performs work in one or more of the building trades, such as: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or painting. Employee performs minor repairs without supervision, moves equipment or furniture, and other tasks as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Performs minor repairs such as replacement of lights or light fixtures, small plumbing fixtures, or carpentry under general supervision.

Performs tasks as directed in the appropriate building trade and receives instruction in the task.

Assembles and moves furniture; sets up and disassembles meeting rooms.

Sands, paints, or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.

Hangs and finishes sheetrock, paneling, wallpaper, tile and moldings.

Installs and repairs carpeting, glass panes, suspended ceiling grids, and tiles.

Operates pickup or dump trucks to transport materials to and from job sites or to deliver supplies to county offices.

Supervises activities of community service workers assigned by courts.

Performs periodic grounds maintenance as directed.

Performs general maintenance work including changing light bulbs, repairing toilets, and sweeping and mopping floors.

Cleans interior and exterior of county buildings.

Performs landscaping duties including trimming hedges and weeding flower beds.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required for this position and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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