Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its’ employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• RespeCtful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• ProfessiOnal – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• TrustwOrthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• FriendLy – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy Facilities Department seeks to add a Facilities Maintenance Technician to its dynamic team! The Facilities Maintenance Technician, under direction of the Facilities Superintendent, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties to include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal HVAC systems.

The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

This opportunity is FLSA non-exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #28. The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

• Min $23.21/hour
• Mid $27.85/hour
• Max $32.49/hour

• Assists the Superintendent in managing, planning and operating municipal facilities
• Assists the Superintendent with an inventory of Public buildings and their operating systems
• Performs the systematic monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal HVAC systems to include filter replacement and lubrication
• Assists the Superintendent in identifying potential hazards, problem areas, and the status of municipal buildings and their electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
• Performs minor repairs on all municipal HVAC systems
• Assists in monitoring various contractors
• Assists the Superintendent in monitoring and providing compliance with Service Agreements and Contracts – provides details to obtain quotes and evaluates results
• Performs the systematic monthly preventative maintenance on all municipal generator systems, and maintaining monthly log
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, installing of water heaters, unclogging of drains, etc.)
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches, incandescent and florescent bulbs/tubes, ballast, sockets, fuse, minor appliance cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools
• Performs minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes)
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, file cabinets, etc.)
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various types of structures and equipment
• Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed
• Responds to various service requests and provides corrective action
• Performs general work order requests
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance experience that includes working with HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and carpentry work
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License – driving record must be in compliance with City policy.