Facilities Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs various systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, heaters, air conditioners, electrical equipment, and plumbing; monitors and maintains security, fire alarm, and energy management systems; and fills out appropriate paperwork for documentation of work performed.

• Monitors energy management system (computer operated), including making changes in overall HVAC by Data input or deletion, and making changes in program as needed.
• Diagnoses problems and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Calibrates and adjusts thermometers and provides routine maintenance and repair work for thermostats.
• Provides routine maintenance and repair work for various motors, pumps, and valves.
• Provides routine maintenance and repair work for boilers, chillers, cooling tower and all other related mechanical equipment.
• Performs exteriors rounds to keep grounds free of debris and in a presentable manner
• Performs installation, repair work, and general maintenance on all forms. of electrical equipment.
• Replaces and repairs such electrical components as relays, transformers, electrical motors, motor controls, starters, capacitors, and contractors.
• Conducts visual inspections of electrical equipment and components.
• Replaces lamps and repairs equipment in various light fixtures.
• Conducts visual inspection of plumbing fixtures, fittings, pipes, and joints.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains restroom lavatories, sinks, and their various fittings and fixtures.
• Patches and repairs piping insulation. Installs, repairs, and maintains electric water coolers, reverse osmosis units, chilled water-cooling systems, and sewage ejectors.
• Replaces acoustic lay-in ceiling tiles.
• Performs carpentry work as required.
• Maintains fire alarm systems and components.
• Completes work logs, work orders, and various paperwork necessary for documentation of work and services performed.
• Cleans and maintains roof drain lines and gutters.
• Patches and repairs vinyl composition tile flooring, and vinyl or rubber cover base.
• Complete the Facilities Department Education Program.
• Adheres to county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain County-issued vehicle and equipment in a clean and good working condition.
• Regular and timely attendance is required
• Additional responsibilities added by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduation or its equivalent, plus three years of experience, or trade school; in required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have and maintain a valid, clear driving record.
• Previous knowledge or willingness to learn maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
• Previous knowledge or willingness to learn to read different schematic diagrams (plumbing, HVAC, and electrical); operate computers, including making appropriate changes to computer program; identify various types of chemicals and refrigerants; write work orders and daily logs; identify part numbers and order correct parts; maintain organized system of filing; perform mathematical calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.