Prevention Maintenance Technician - Facilities Services

Prevention Maintenance Technician - Facilities Services

TX, United States

General

Summary:

The Prevention Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and inspections on buildings, equipment and systems owned or operated by Brazos County. This role helps ensure that facilities remain operational, safe, efficient and well-maintained, minimizing equipment failure, extending lifespan of building systems and supporting the mission of the Facilities Services Department. The Technician will work across multiple county facilities, coordinate with other trades and maintenance staff, maintain records, and respond to maintenance issues and emergencies as required.

• Conduct preventive maintenance routines on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building systems, and generators (diesel and natural gas) (e.g., filters, belts, lubrication, inspect bearings, motors, pumps, control systems).
• Perform scheduled inspections of facilities and equipment, identify potential problems (wear, leaks, inefficiencies) and report findings to supervisor.
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments during preventive maintenance work to avert system breakdowns (e.g., replacing filters, repairing valves, tightening belts, cleaning coils).
• Log all maintenance activities, inspections, findings, and corrective actions in the work order/maintenance management system.
• Assist in the prioritization and scheduling of maintenance tasks in coordination with the Facilities Services Department staff.
• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies and materials associated with preventive maintenance; order or requisition supplies as needed.
• Work with contractors, other trades (electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs) and internal stakeholders to coordinate preventive maintenance work during off-hours or non-disruptive times.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices, building codes, manufacturer’s instructions, regulatory standards and county policies (including OSHA, chemical handling, confined space if applicable).
• Assist in emergency maintenance or breakdown repair when preventive maintenance identifies urgent issues or when equipment fails unexpectedly.
• Suggest process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and best practice preventive maintenance methods.
• Mill and lathe experience a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least three years of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret schematic drawings, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of glues, paints, chemicals, etc., and knows the hazards of these and other substances used.
• Texas driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hand to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.

The employee must frequently bend, stoop, squat, lie down, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and or move objects weighting up to 50 lbs., such as tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.

• Job Identification 1350
• Job Category Building Management
• Posting Date 12/02/2025, 05:49 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 206 North Washington Ave., Bryan, Texas, 77803, US