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Facilities Maintenance Worker - Full-time

Columbus, Georgia, US
Posted Sep 17, 2026

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities Performs maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning system; changes filters; checks pneumatic systems. Assists customers by providing lighting, electrical, and temperature control services. Maintains and repairs lighting systems; changes bulbs and other components. Installs and repairs kitchen equipment. Installs wallpaper; performs carpentry work; paints. Replaces motors and belts. Repairs plumbing systems. Ensures that emergency equipment is current and in working order. Provides electrical hookups for indoor and outdoor activities. Services and repairs boilers and pumps. Services and repairs sprinkler system. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of facilities and grounds maintenance and repair. Knowledge of the principles and practices of the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, kitchen, HVAC, telephone, and data line systems. Skill in the operation of hand tools, electrical tools, and test instruments. Skill in problem solving and decision making. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational And Training Requirements Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued and forklift certification. Physical Requirements Required Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing – for sustained periods of time. Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in throughout the facility. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work may be performed outdoors where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following: Low-cost Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees. Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 02 Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation) No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree 03 How many years of work experience do you have working in a public facility? None 0 - 1 years 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 years or more 04 Please list and explain any work experience you have with preventive maintenance. 05 Please list and explain any work experience you have with electrical. 06 Please list and explain any work experience you have with HVAC. 07 Please list and explain any work experience you have with carpentry maintenance. Required Question

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Quick Facts

Company
Columbus Consolidated Government
Location
Columbus, Georgia, US