Senior Facility Maintenance Technician; Laughlin

About the Position

The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Facility Maintenance Technician position. This position will provide lead direction, training, and work review to a team of skilled and semi-skilled members. The candidate will perform journey level work in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, security, and structural systems and elements of County buildings and facilities.

The ideal candidate has experience directing, reviewing, and training others in the operation, maintenance, and repair of County facilities as well as journey level experience in one or more building trades.

This position is located in Laughlin, Nevada and may include shift work that includes nights, evenings, and weekends.

Equivalent to graduation from high school and seven (7) years of full-time skilled experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of building operating systems and facilities. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, plant, HVAC or facility mechanic or in a related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable.

Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. May be required to work in a detention facility.

Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment. Certification in a specific building trade is desirable.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, a physical examination, and a pre‑employment drug test. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to a work crew or team; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows‑up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required.
• Participates in the design, layout and planning of office, public facility, shop, and other remodeling, repair or modification projects affecting County buildings and facilities; takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.
• Estimates materials, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job.
• Performs skilled and semi‑skilled craft work in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, electronics, security, and related facility systems and components.
• Inspects boilers, HVAC equipment, generators, pumps, motors and similar mechanical/electrical equipment on a regular basis; troubleshoots problems and repairs as required.
• Performs welding and braising on piping systems and mechanical components; fabricates metal elements as for facility and equipment repair.
• Tests and treats water in air conditioning and heating systems; recharges refrigeration systems.
• Repairs and installs doors and door hardware; changes and keys locks; installs security devices, alarm systems, pneumatic door closures and related hardware; performs semi‑skilled rough and finish carpentry work.
• Inspects and maintains electronic information, communication and control systems; ensures that sensors, controllers and transmitters are in proper working condition.
• Maintains and services a variety of test equipment and hand and power tools; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and hardware.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May direct the work of less skilled assistants on specific projects; ensures that proper safety precautions are followed.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment;

vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.