Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

The City of Plano is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to support operations at the Plano Event Center. This is a journey-level position within the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic series, responsible for performing a wide variety of building and facility maintenance tasks in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Work is typically performed independently to achieve desired outcomes; however, more advanced maintenance activities and system diagnostics may require supervisory guidance or consultative support.

This role is essential to maintaining a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for events, staff, and visitors.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

* Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement

* Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City

* Up to three weeks of paid vacation

* Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year

* Nine paid holidays

* Tuition Assistance

* Free Library Card

* Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a journey-level classification in the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic series. Employees in this role perform a variety of maintenance tasks following established procedures and guidelines to achieve desired outcomes. While most duties are performed independently, more advanced tasks and diagnostics may require supervision or consultative support.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Performs general maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, and properties, including but not limited to general repairs, snow/ice removal, carpentry, painting, flooring, doors, locksets, roofing, waterproofing, plumbing, appliances, and minor electrical repairs.

* Assists senior personnel with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance, while diagnostics and major repairs are performed by senior-level staff.

* Collaborates with Facilities Construction Coordinators and Facilities Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate general construction and remodeling work performed by contracted services.

* Conducts inspections of basic contracted replacement and construction work to ensure compliance with specifications.

* Independently performs scheduled preventive maintenance services and minor repairs at City facilities.

* Maintains accurate records of work activities, including time, supplies, parts, and materials, using established procedures and systems. Proficiency in personal computer use and common software applications is required.

* Assists in obtaining bids for simple repairs and equipment replacements, submitting bids to supervisors for award consideration.

* Maintains regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.

Marginal Duties:

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions:

* Apply industry standards to identify issues with building components and mitigate potential safety hazards.

* Assess routine maintenance and repair needs, implementing appropriate solutions within established guidelines.

* Recommend solutions to supervisors for complex or unique issues requiring further evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
Safety practices and procedures related to facility operation, maintenance and repair. General construction, maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, and properties, including but not limited to general repairs, carpentry, painting, flooring, doors, locksets, roofing, waterproofing, plumbing, appliances, and minor electrical repairs. Proficiency in personal computer use, common software applications and other industry technologies.

Skill in:
Performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Operating light trucks and motorized equipment safely and efficiently. Using a variety of hand and power tools. Lifting and handling heavy objects safely. Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in general repair and maintenance of buildings and facilities required.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above

Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for…