Preventive Maintenance Tech

Missoula County MT
US - Montana - Missoula
December 5, 2024

Salary: $21. 54 - $24. 37 Hourly

Location : Missoula, MT

Job Type: Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week

Job Number: 2024-00505

Department: Facilities Management

Opening Date: 10/08/2024

Bargaining Unit: MFPE-Federation of MIssoula County Employees

Work Site: Missoula County

Scheduling/Hours of Work: Full time Monday through Friday

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $21. 54 - $24. 37 per hour, DOE.

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to join their team. This position performs preventive maintenance work on complex HVAC equipment to ensure peak efficiency and air quality standards set forth by code.

Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply:

Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Develops and maintains familiarity with County facilities; reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the supervisor; and notifies supervisor when supplies are needed. Performs preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems and on generators at mountain transmitter sites. Performs preventive maintenance on low pressure boilers and adds chemical treatment as needed. Performs work to assist in the repair of building systems including: fire and security systems; tube system; inmate phone system; and video arraignment system. Makes plumbing repairs as assigned. Assists in changes of office layout in accordance with facility plans. Moves office furniture, files and equipment as needed. Assists in fire extinguishers maintenance. Performs grounds maintenance including snow removal, de-icing; lawn maintenance and work on lawn sprinkler systems. May assist community service or inmate workers to perform assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.
Requires one year of work experience performing physical, manual labor. Preventive maintenance experience in a multi-building facility or other large operation preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Montana Driver's License and pass an extensive background check.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work requires considerable physical activity, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Requires work in detention cells and exposure to inmates. Requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, climbing of stairs and ladders and lifting of moderate to very heavy objects (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. The work requires the physical ability to operate a snowmobile, drive a four wheel drive motor vehicle, and operate a forklift. Requires work outside of the normal workday; requires carrying a cell phone. Work may cause exposure to health threats such as sewage and blood-borne pathogens.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258. 00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7. 38 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9. 24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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