Facilities Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, performs journey-level maintenance of and construction on the City’s buildings. Work varies requiring interpretative judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Perform general carpentry, plumbing and concrete work; preventive maintenance and repair or replacement on boilers, air conditioning, roof top heating, and air-handling units, electrical systems, scoreboards, pumps, valves, electric motors, garage door openers, and swimming pools; connect service for telephone and computer;

install or repair plumbing fixtures, water, sewer, and drain lines; perform safety and building inspections according to preventive maintenance schedules; perform underground wiring splicing, locksmith duties; make and install signs for public meetings or for zoning; utilize work request system to schedule and prioritize work; repair lamps and sockets for outdoor lights; enter work order information into Facility Management tracking software.

Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

None.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders. (Daily)
• Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform construction and maintenance tasks. (Daily)
• Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
• Assigned construction and maintenance tasks are performed and completed properly and efficiently. (Daily)
• Effectively track work order information using Facility Management software. (Daily)

• Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing/Balancing: Climbs inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
• Walking: Moderate walking required
• Stooping/Bending: Occasional
• Stand/Sit: Sit about 25 percent of the time
• Reaching: Occasional reaching, overhead as well as horizontal
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Necessary to operate equipment and hand tools
• Manual Dexterity: Limited, when necessary to occasionally operate hand and power tools

• Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside
• Cold/Heat: Adverse weather conditions possible
• Wet/Dry: Adverse weather conditions possible
• Noise/Vibrations: Equipment and construction noise
• Hazards: Moderate exposure to construction areas
• Fumes/Dust/Odors: Minimal exposure to dust, odors and fumes
• Infectious Diseases: Low exposure

Ability to read and comprehend technically written material. Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately. Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and two years of experience in construction or maintenance work. Possession of valid Nebraska driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL with Air Brakes Certification within 6 months of hire. Intermediate computer skills required.

Thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.

Carpentry tools, hand tools, electric test meter, paint sprayer, light generator, computer, calculator, and vehicle.

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.