Facilities Maintenance Technician

Under the general direction of the Financial Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, general upkeep, and minor repairs of assigned public buildings and properties. This position supports a safe, functional, and welcoming environment and may include facility inspections, equipment operation, preventative maintenance, and occasional after-hours response.

• Document all inspection, maintenance, and replacement activities via detailed digital work orders.
• Research manuals and industry best practices to develop and update preventative maintenance schedules and work order templates.
• Keep and submit all records necessary to maintain county, state, and federal regulatory compliance e.g., elevator safety.
• Update and maintain a compilation of material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Complete required safety training and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Compile and communicate budgetary needs to supervisor regularly.
• Organize and inventory tools and supplies.

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire extinguishers, emergency exit signs, and lights
• Coordinate smoke alarm, fire alarm, fire strobe lights, carbon monoxide detector, fire sprinkler system, and panic button testing and maintenance.
• Wash, wax, vacuum, fuel, and coordinate regular maintenance of PUC Administration fleet vehicles.
• Replace HVAC filters and drive belts, clean and flush condensate pans and drains, and clean ceiling vents.
• Coordinate seasonal inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Inspect and clean all air intake and exhaust vents.
• Test and maintain eyewash stations.
• Coordinate testing and maintenance of all battery backups and outlets.
• Coordinate elevator inspections and repairs.
• Test, maintain, and replace AED and first aid units.
• Conduct annual maintenance of water heaters.
• Exercise all indoor and outdoor water and natural gas valves regularly.
• Coordinate regular window washing of all windows, including seasonal deep cleaning.
• Maintain all break room appliances.
• Lubricate door, hinge, and other components.
• Replace filters on water fountains and other systems.
• Buff and seal flooring.

• Regularly survey buildings and grounds, document and communicate findings.
• Maintain all work spaces in a clean and organized manner.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and tools necessary for the position.
• Mow lawn, trim edges, blow/rake leaves, trim shrubs, pull weeds, pick up trash and debris, and generally upkeep landscaping.
• Operate and maintain the sprinkler/irrigation system.
• Administer basic pest control, as needed.
• Shovel and salt sidewalks during winter, as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance and custodial supplies are ordered, stocked, and distributed accordingly.
• Replace light bulbs, clock batteries, restroom tissue paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, et cetera.
• Program and adjust thermostats.
• Dispose of shredded paper, recycling, trash, compost, and all other discarded items properly.
• Clean light diffusers and shampoo doorway rugs and mats.
• Conduct spot cleaning when custodial staff is not scheduled or available.
• Launder all rags, towels, mops, and other cloth supplies and equipment.

• Paint and repair walls, window screens, blinds, light switches, doors, locks, faucets, trim, ceiling panels, weather stripping, caulking, leaking toilets, clogged pipes, et cetera.
• Facilitate maintenance of building envelop including roofing, gutters, masonry, windows, doors, plumbing, intake and exhaust openings, et cetera.

• Facilitate use of third-party vendors and contractors for maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement, as needed.
• Get price quotes and estimates for all third-party work.
• Act as a central point of contact with vendors and contractors to conduct maintenance and replacement activities.
• Manage building and systems maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects.

• Work with other utility staff to ensure consistency of preventative maintenance activities across all utility buildings.
• Assist with preventative maintenance at all utility buildings, as time allows.
• Respond promptly to fire alarms, trouble calls, and ad hoc requests.
• Set up, take down, and move office furniture and other materials.
• Identify and propose energy and water efficiency opportunities.

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