Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or in facility maintenance, painting, plumbing, electrical work, construction, or general building maintenance/repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid State of Georgia driver’s license (Class C), and must have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as defined by City Personnel Policy.
Association of Certified Handyman Professionals (ACHP) or similar certification is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and an acceptable driving record. This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Skills required to repair and perform maintenance of air conditioning, appliances, drywall, electrical, flooring, heating and cooling, kitchen and bath or and plumbing work, roofing and windows and doors.
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Ability to safely perform carpentry, drywall, electrical, flooring, heating and cooling, remodeling, painting, plumbing work, pressure washing, roofing, windows and doors, and other related handyman/carpenter related duties.
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Ability to use protective clothing or equipment, such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, etc.
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Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Fairburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss accommodations with the employer.