Field Technician

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Facilities Maintenance Technician I - This is the journey-level class in the Facilities Maintenance Technician series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual, or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled facilities maintenance work involving carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs and maintenance of county buildings and facilities.
• Clean, maintain, and repair building fixtures and equipment, including locks, windows, doors, carpet, venetian blinds, roof drains, shelving, and systems furniture.
• Replace HVAC filters and perform minor maintenance on HVAC units to keep condensate drains unplugged, etc.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, unclog drains, and maintain plumbing systems.
• Create and execute work orders using Manager Plus software and prepare reports on the work performed.
• Track and report on repair and maintenance activities; complete and maintain a variety of records.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications for contracts, quotes, proposals, and publicly bid projects related to the service and repair of county facilities and equipment.
• Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for building maintenance activities, including capital improvement projects.
• Make field inspections and review work-in-progress; identify and resolve issues with outside contractors, referring to the manager as needed.
• Work collaboratively with outside vendors and contractors in identifying unusual problems and/or maintaining and repairing county facilities and buildings.
• Report potential safety problems related to county facilities, clean up spills and unsafe conditions as identified; lock and unlock doors of county facilities.
• Coordinate with county and contract personnel to identify maintenance needs; obtain information needed to define project scope and estimate time, labor, equipment, and material needs.
• Make minor repairs to roofs, brick, asphalt, plaster, and concrete.
• Paint walls and/or equipment and make minor painting repairs; operate automotive equipment and haul material; receive and store supplies.
• Make simple furniture, cabinet, asphalt tile, and linoleum repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes and repair/replace ballasts.
• Promptly utilize the facilities maintenance help desk system and respond to, follow up on, and complete requests.
• Use tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers.
• Coordinate with departments and outside agencies and act as liaison to departments.
• May oversee staff or contractors in the repair and maintenance of county facilities and infrastructure.
• Promote a positive county image by maintaining excellent internal and external customer relations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other county employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices used in the performance of a variety of skilled building trades work, involving carpentry, general construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, and heating/air conditioning systems.
• Electrical systems and energy management systems.
• Mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Card access control systems.
• Alarm systems and security camera systems.
• Use of a variety of software packages including facilities management software, energy management software, and building maintenance software.
• Principles of inventory control and asset management.
• Pertinent local, state, and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Construction practices.

• Independently perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance tasks involving carpentry, general construction, electrical,…