Building Maintenance Technician

JOB OVERVIEW

The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for a Building Maintenance Technician in the Department of Facilities. The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance tasks for the mechanical systems in multiple City buildings, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems. Evaluates system failures to determine the root cause, troubleshoots, and carries out repairs of facility mechanical equipment.

This position is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of City facilities, as well as the safety and security of the employees and visitors in those locations. Assists and supports other maintenance technicians (employees and contractors) in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment. Advises the Facilities Director of any equipment needs and assists in research for contracted services as needed.

Assists with snow removal in extreme circumstances. This position reports directly to the Facilities Director. This is a management, FLSA exempt position. Position will require a scheduled on-call rotation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Harrisburg offers a salary of $60,000.00. This full-time position also includes an excellent benefits package: defined pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) and health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision).

if interested, please submit a cover letter, your résumé, three employment references and salary history to (electronic submission preferred):

[email protected]

or

ATTN:
Human Resources

The City of Harrisburg, Suite #402

MLK City Government Center

10 North 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101

Wanda R.D. Williams, Mayor

Job Title M-16

Building Maintenance Technician - Department of Facilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance tasks for the mechanical systems in multiple City buildings, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems. Evaluates system failures to determine the root cause, troubleshoots, and carries out repairs of facility mechanical equipment. This position is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of City facilities, as well as the safety and security of the employees and visitors in those locations.

Assists and supports other maintenance technicians (employees and contractors) in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment. Advises the Facilities Director of any equipment needs and assists in research for contracted services as needed.

Assists with snow removal in extreme circumstances. This position reports directly to the Facilities Director. This is a management, FLSA exempt position. Position will require a scheduled on-call rotation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Office is located in the McCormick Public Services Center; however, work is performed in City-owned buildings/facilities and various locations throughout the City. Work involves the use of hand and power tools, climbing ladders, bending, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 90 lbs. Employee may be exposed to adverse conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, loud noise, low light, dirt, dust, fumes, hazardous chemicals, wet areas, and confined spaces.

Duties are typically performed weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, evening, weekend, and holiday work is to be expected. This position is an emergency personnel position and requires the incumbent to be in an on-call status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out a preventive maintenance program consisting of routine inspections/maintenance and testing to ensure building systems, specifically electrical and mechanical systems, are functioning correctly. Responds to emergencies expeditiously to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum. Maintains a stock of spare parts, maintenance materials, supplies, and tools on-site to keep outage time to a minimum.

Supports the Facilities Director in all operational/technical activities and acts as the subject matter expert for systems assigned to them.…