Maintenance Tech

Special Requirements

Graduation from a high school or GED

A valid driver's license

Tools and Equipment Used

Tractor, mower, weed-eater, power tools, table saw, chain saw, computer, copier, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weight of fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The maintenance superintendent works regular hours with some overtime work. Night and weekend work will sometimes be required. 95% of this job is outdoors, and 5% is indoors and requires work done in all types of weather. The stress level is moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and background investigation; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended to be used as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed. 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirement of the job may change.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for upkeep of Oxford Park Commission facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision Received

The immediate supervisor for this position is the Facilities Director.

Supervision Exercised

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Be familiar with all aspects of maintenance, such as fields, ground, parks, buildings, tennis courts, swimming pools, minor electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, and carpentry, etc.

Responsible for all tools and equipment used by the maintenance staff.

Purchase supplies for use in maintaining tennis courts, pools, and buildings with approval of the Facilities Director

Assists all OPC staff when equipment is needed for special events and tournaments of the park commission and other community activities

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Helps plan and organizes aspects of the maintenance department for the park commission.

Maintains good public relations with the community and other organizations throughout Oxford and Lafayette County.

Works closely with all city departments on related jobs.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all aspects of maintenance for parks, pools, buildings, etc.
• Knowledge to use various types of maintenance equipment, such as tractors, mowers, field machines, welder, power saws, power equipment, painting equipment, etc.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Excellent oral and communications skills

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use all types of power equipment to get the job done
• Ability to do minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry work
• Multiple task performance
• Problem solving ability
• Work as a team member with all staff
• Make decisions within specified restraints
• Communicate effectively with employees and the public
• Maintain confidentiality
• Handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Maintain high professional demeanor
• Follow departmental and city procedures
• Autonomous and strong work ethic