Maintenance Technician I, II or III (Field Operations)

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Maintenance Technician I, II or III (Field Operations)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

23-01715

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

03/25/2024

Closing Date

5/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Class Summary

Hiring Salary Range

Level I - $34,789 - $39,573

Level II - $41,062 - $47,222

Level III - $44,744 - $51,456

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Maintenance Technician I: This is the first level in the maintenance technician series. Incumbents are being trained on the job for heavy equipment operation and repair of public works infrastructure. This position is a Grade A12(3).

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade

• or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be considered

• Valid driver's license

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Maintenance Technician II: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for operating heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure and assisting in training new employees. This position is a Grade B21(3).

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade

• One year of related public works maintenance experience

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered

• Valid driver's license

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment

• CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Maintenance Technician III: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for serving as a lead on the crew, training personnel, and operating heavy equipment and performing associated labor duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure to include roadways, sewer, water and/or storm water lines.. This position is a Grade B22(3).

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade

• Three years of related public works maintenance experience

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered

• Valid driver's license

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment;

• CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

  For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links;

• Level I (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18582&headerfooter=0)

• Level II

• Level III (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=18632&headerfooter=0)

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

Department of Water Resources

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/water) .

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees

• Dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Immunizations

• Wellness education and incentive programs

• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Family planning benefits

• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available

• Retirement and Savings Plans

• 401(a) Defined Contribution

• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation

• Longevity pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• Hospital indemnity insurance

• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .

01

How many years of public works maintenance experience do you have?

• none

• less than 1 year

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 7 years

• 7 years to less than 8 years

• 8 years to less than 9 years

• 9 years to less than 10 years

• 10 or more years

  02

  Describe your public works maintenance experience. If none, type N/A.

  03

  Do you have plumbing experience?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Describe your plumbing experience. If none, type N/A.

  05

  Have you operated any heavy equipment?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Describe your heavy equipment operating experience. If none, type N/A.

  07

  Have you worked in confined spaces?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have a Trench and Excavation certificate?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have a Road Flagging certificate?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com