Facilities Technician

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., flexible as needed (260 days) – 37.5 hours per week

Director of Operations

Operations

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

Opens building(s) at prescribed time daily.

Maintains the physical condition of assigned Board and other facilities, grounds, including lawn care, landscaping, hedge/tree trimming, pool maintenance, painting, minor carpentry work, refuse removal, material storage, snow/ice removal, and other tasks associated with facility-grounds maintenance, including the operation of equipment and machinery relevant to assigned areas and tasks

Installs, operates and maintains or secures maintenance of heating, cooling, fire detection and suppression, electrical, plumbing, security, and other systems.

Works in conjunction with IT to install, operate and maintain wireless LAN and WAN; and telephone systems.

Conducts routine inspections of building(s) and equipment, checking for any needed repairs and replacements and performs preventive maintenance. Reports all needs for major maintenance to the Facilities Team Coordinator.

Secures buildings, as needed

Performs set-up and take-down of rooms for scheduled meetings and events as directed.

Maintains rented property as required by leases.

Performs minor tasks as requested, e.g., furniture and appliance repair; construction of items such as shelves, bulletin boards, large furniture items; moves computers; maintains and repairs adaptive equipment. Cleans areas upon completion of repairs, and as needed.

Maintains operation of Board owned machines, appliances, plumbing, etc. and/or repair, when possible, and coordinate repairs of any and all equipment with Facilities Team Coordinator.

Operates, maintains and repairs existing heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and cleaning equipment for agency buildings, e.g., low pressure boilers, electric heaters, large air conditioners, heat pumps, plumbing system, electrical fixtures, for jobs not requiring a license or certification.

Performs unskilled and minor semiskilled maintenance tasks: for example repair and/or assemble furniture; paint interior and exterior surfaces; fix/replace electrical plugs; repair holes in walls; change air filters and lamps; grease specified bearings; clean vents; tighten belts; change ceiling tiles; and repair toilets and fix faucets. Repairs doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, and windows.

Performs semi-skilled and skilled repairs of pipes, toilets, steam traps, grease traps, water lines, sewer lines, and other pieces of plumbing equipment.

Assesses, recommends, and documents facilities-grounds preventive maintenance and/or repair.

Assists with fire and severe weather drills, as requested.

Performs basic automotive functions (check oil, tire pressure, lights, complete vehicle maintenance check list); as assigned.

Prepares, maintains and submits work related records to include when work was completed, work performed, materials used. Maintains facility, grounds, and equipment records.

Maintains professional relationships with all vendors, contract services and other maintenance support persons as requested.

Maintains an orderly work area including storage areas, closets, sheds, etc.

Maintains adequate knowledge of emergency procedures to follow for fire, water, gas or electrical failure, or hazardous breakdowns.

Monitors usage of and maintains inventory and makes recommendations for the ordering of maintenance…