Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician  

Posting Date:February 16, 2024  

Job Posting Number:             2024-007  

Pay Grade:6  

Department:Operations, Building & Grounds  

Location:Keystone Heights  

Classification:                         Non-Exempt  

Notes:                                      This is an existing position.  

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.  

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing [email protected] or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270.  Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.  

Classification Summary:  

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform skilled building maintenance and repair work to ensure that the buildings and grounds are maintained in a neat and orderly appearance and in good operating condition.  Primary responsibility includes completing various projects requiring both carpentry and masonry work.  

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Facility Maintenance Coordinator who reviews the work on a periodic basis through visual inspection and written reports to ensure that the employee is carrying out the duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.  

Essential Job Functions:  

(Note:  These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)  

1. Construction Projects.  Completes various construction projects from drawings and specifications and prepares material take-off sheets to include both carpentry and masonry work. Builds or constructs projects from construction plans when needed. 
2. Maintains Building Facilities.  Performs maintenance on building facilities, to include gutters, roofs, walls, plumbing, windows and fabricated walls and painting. 
3. Janitorial Service.  Ensures the janitorial contractor is performing their duties according to contract.  Handles complaints from employees; keeps the janitorial supervisor informed of discrepancies. 
4. Lawn Maintenance Contract.  Oversees the lawn maintenance contract crew. Ensures all areas are mowed properly according to contract. 
5. Headquarters Complex Maintenance.  Maintains the outside appearance of buildings. Fertilizes plants and shrubs.  Mulches flowerbeds and keeps grounds in best appearance at all times. 
6. Maintain the Sprinkler System.  Provides maintenance and/or repairs to the lawn sprinklers and piping. Ensures the proper spray and coverage. Adjusts water cycles according to local irrigation requirements. 
7. Temporary Employees.  Directs and trains temporary employees in the proper and safe method of performing assigned duties. Creates schedules for temporary employees and ensures they properly enter their time worked. 
8. Tools and Equipment.  Ensures that all tools are kept in good repair, including sharpening, oiling, and performing minor repairs.  Is responsible for the use, care, and security of tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials utilized. 
9. Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position. 
10. Other Essential Duties.  Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, including responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Other Job Duties:  

1. Accurately reports the labor and material used in each job. 
2. Provides supervision/or guidance for temporary employees and/or contract employees in the performance of their duties. 
3. Maintains substation control houses.  Prepares and paints the buildings, repairs or replaces doors and checks the AC units. 
4. Provides support and assistance to other areas of Facility Maintenance as directed.

Minimum Training and Experience:  

This position requires a high school education or an equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in full time building construction/maintenance work and some experience with janitorial services and lawn maintenance.   

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Knowledge to read and draw architectural engineering drawings and specifications.   

Ability to layout, apply, construct and maintain all components or systems related to masonry, carpentry, roofing, cabinetry and painting.  

Possess basic computer skills to research material needs, use e-mail, view and print documents.   

General knowledge of the safe use of and exposure to various types of chemicals, fertilizers, and tools required to plant and maintain landscaping surrounding building exteriors.    

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status.  Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.  

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug-free workplace policy.  

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.  This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.  

JOB ANALYSIS FORM  

for  

BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN  

This form is used to determine the essential function and physical requirements of each  

job class for recruitment purposes to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.  

Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, or Machinery Used:  

Table saw, power saw, planer, joiner, power tools, general construction tools, light duty truck, pressure washer, sweeper, and other outside maintenance apparatus.  

Work Conditions:   

Communication Requirements:   

Physical Requirements of the Job:   

Note: - In terms of an 8-hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33% of the time, "Frequently" means 34% to 66% of the time, and "Continuously" means 67% to 100% of the time.  

Definitions:  

1. Simple Grasping- Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
2. Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
3. Pulling-Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
4. Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.