Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

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.

Job : 226075
Location
:
City of Plano - All Others
Type
:
Full‑Time, Regular
Hourly Salary Range
: $21.78 – $24.68

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.

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.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Knowledge of: safety practices and procedures related to facility operation, maintenance, and repair; general construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities and buildings, 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…