Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Operations team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

Ada County Operations on a daily basis ensures that county-owned buildings and facilities are properly built, consistently maintained, and operating at peak performance. How we systematically approach our mission provides great value and insights to the citizens of Ada County. Explore the many initiatives we implement to ensure cost-effective management of all resources.

Learn more about Ada County Operations by visiting our website. Ada County Operations

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POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position that performs duties and assignments associated with the general maintenance of Ada County facilities. The duties assigned will require the ability to perform heavy physical labor efficiently. The position is located in the Ada County Operations Department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

A Maintenance Technician works under the general supervision a Maintenance Supervisor who will assign the details of each specific assignment. Additional direction may be received from a designee.

• Cleans gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures;
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, snow removal and heavy mechanical equipment;
• Assists in a helper capacity, in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, auto repair and concrete work by retrieving tools, moving lumber, mixing or stirring concrete etc.;
• Unloads materials and equipment from delivery trucks;
• Completes records for receipt of shipments;
• Delivers boxes/packages, mail, etc.;

• Operates larger automotive equipment;

• May train in the operation of riding rotary mowers;
• May perform simple pruning of trees and shrubs;
• Perform various tasks such as trash pick-up/removal, operating a small floor scrubbing machine and light janitorial duties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Some experience in heavy manual labor preferred;
• Skill in the use of a variety of simple hand tools;
• Ability to work safely with a variety of tools (shovels, ladders, mower, saws, etc.);
• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely;
• Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The incumbent is subject to Sheriff’s Office security clearance (criminal records) check and fingerprinting;
• Incumbent must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license;
• Must be able to be reached by telephone after hours;
• Working hours for this position will vary and may include weekends;
• Must be able to support and work at all county facilities and buildings;
• May be assigned to special assignments as needed;

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• The employee must be available to work variable shifts, perform overtime work, and be subject to call to meet the needs of maintenance to County buildings and facilities;
• Incumbent makes inspections/repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and where parts worked on may be in hard to reach places;
• The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Incumbent exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently moving heavy and/or bulky items, running mowers, and loading or unloading a variety of materials and may be required to lift up to 50lbs;
• The work is performed inside and outside and is sometimes dirty, dusty and greasy;
• The work performed may be in and around a jail facility and involves an element of personal danger;
• May be exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, burns, cuts or bruises.

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. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.