Facilities Maintenance Technician

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice.

We LOVE De Soto

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  - We lift up our community
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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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  - We empower employees to grow

Under general supervision from the Facilities Manager, performs specialized maintenance and repairs of city buildings and infrastructure, including basic carpentry, mechanical, safety compliance, painting, and landscaping work and assisting with project planning and execution.

• Performs restoration, renovation, and maintenance work in designated skilled trades to include all aspects of general carpentry, sheetrock, painting, air conditioning, minor electrical and plumbing;
• Assists in scheduling and conducting preventative maintenance on City building equipment
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in planning, developing, and implementing facilities maintenance programs;
• Skill in managing staff;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with contractors and external parties;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

• Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

• Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.