Facilities Technician

Position: Facilities Technician I
Announcement Open Until Filled

Grade 11:
Minimum Wage $20.92 per hour

Dept/Div:
Facilities Management/N/A---FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs basic skilled trades work in facility maintenance and repair activities, performing and assisting with maintenance, construction, renovation of all County buildings and grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor. Continuous Supervision is exercised over assigned community service workers.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Performs skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of County facilities; completes and maintains records associated with assigned work orders.

Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs; repairs and maintains electrical systems and components; repairs roof leaks and ceilings; may assist with low-voltage related work

Assists in maintenance of the County's heating and cooling equipment; performs preventative maintenance and routine equipment servicing

Assists with the installation, repairs, and replacement of electrical systems including wiring, conduit, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, grounds, controls, plumbing fixtures, and relays.

Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment; performs small engine repairs and maintenance.

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting; paints walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, equipment and building fixtures.

Repairs, builds, installs or removes cabinets and shelving systems; operates wood working tools to cut, form, and finish necessary materials.

Assists with renovations and reconfigurations of office spaces and assists with office moves; moves office furniture and equipment as necessary.

Operates County equipment, vehicles, lifts, and trucks in street and pedestrian traffic, around utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.

Performs and monitors work safety factors to ensure safety of all personnel and citizens; identifies and reports unsafe conditions

Operates and performs daily general inspection and maintenance for a variety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, lifts, and similar motorized vehicles and small equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, pressure washers, and weed eaters.

Transports assigned community service workers, assigns tasks and provides continuous supervision, prioritizes work orders and ensures assigned work is completed properly.

Responds to emergency or after-hours maintenance calls as required

Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of related industry, organization and department policies, practices, and procedures; general knowledge of related industry, organization and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances and laws; general knowledge of architectural drawings and installation templates; general knowledge of workorder management system and preventative maintenance reports; ability to use an electrical meter; general knowledge of hand and power tools; ability to operate various vehicles and equipment including boom and scissor lift, bucket truck, and skid steer;

ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates , ratios and percentages; general knowledge of standard office equipment and software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with coursework in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades, or related field considerable experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction activities, or equivalent…