Facilities Maintenance SLD Coordinator

Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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 Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
  
  

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

REQUIRED: Updated Resume and Cover Letter must be submitted with your application.


POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides primary coordination, supervision, transportation, and oversight of participants assigned to the Sheriff's Labor Detail (SLD) Program throughout Ada County. Coordinates daily labor assignments, ensures participant accountability, safety, security, and compliance with program rules, and serves as the primary liaison between the Sheriff's Office, Operations Department, and County departments and offices. While supervising labor crews, performs building and grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to support County facilities.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Facilities Maintenance SLD Coordinator is a skilled Maintenance Mechanic I position with primary responsibility for coordinating and supervising the Sheriff's Labor Detail (SLD) Program. The position directs daily work assignments, transports and supervises participants, ensures program compliance and safety, and performs moderately complex maintenance across County facilities.

• Supervises participants in the SLD program at various job sites;
• Enforces program rules to maintain security and safety of labor detail participants;
• Conducts a daily check-in of individuals to ensure security and safety of labor detail participants;
• Ensures participants are prepared for their assigned job and property outfitted for the weather conditions;
• Coordinates with external stakeholders for daily work crew placement, nature of work to be completed, and tools necessary for each project;
• Transports participants safely to job sites using either a passenger van or passenger bus;
• Ability to safely operate a bus or other large vehicle with a trailer, including turning and backing into tight spaces.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs general maintenance and landscaping duties as assigned;
• Occasionally operates equipment or works as a laborer;
• Performs snow removal activities;
• May coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other departments to complete maintenance and repair activities;
• Performs related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Some experience in heavy manual labor preferred;
• Experience in coordinating and overseeing the work of others preferred;
• Ability to work safely with a variety of tools (shovels, ladders, mower, saws, etc.); 
• Considerable experience in two or more trades; 
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred;
• Basic knowledge of construction, operation and maintenance of a variety of air conditioning and heating units;
• Knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques in order to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe, and how to caulk and seal such things as elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets and drains;
• Knowledge of the set up and operation of various electric resistance welding machines, or knowledge of how to use one or more manual welding processes to weld parts of commonly used materials; 
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of cement work; 
• Knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques for painting; 
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of rough carpentry; 
• Knowledge of how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with simple fractions to measure material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions;
• Skill in the operation of a variety of hand and power tools, safely; 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain detailed records;
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures;
• Ability to operate motor vehicles safely; 
• Ability to perform and oversee maintenance and repair work safely; 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions; 
• Ability to read blueprints, working drawings and read and understand maintenance/service manuals; 
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of standard mechanical locking devices;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others.

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; 
• May need to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL);
• 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, tools, equipment 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.