Facilities Maintenance Technician l​/ll

The City is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II to perform a wide range of building, mechanical, and equipment maintenance tasks, including installing, repairing, and servicing HVAC and refrigeration systems; performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and painting work; operating and maintaining power tools and diagnostic instruments; inspecting facilities for needed repairs; supporting water and sewer maintenance activities; and responding to after-hours emergencies.

This position requires the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints, maintain accurate records, plan work assignments, and provide excellent customer service while working independently or as part of a team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that support safe, well-functioning public facilities and contribute to the overall quality of the community. If you have knowledge of building maintenance practices, safe work procedures, basic mathematics, modern tools and equipment - we encourage you to apply today!

Facilities Maintenance Technician I: $28.6538 - $34.8283

Facilities Maintenance Technician II: $30.8569 - $37.5063

Performs a variety of technical maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction activities involving carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work to improve, maintain, and renovate City buildings and facilities, and fixtures; provides complex technical support to the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Receives direct or general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and function direction to lower-level staff.

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.

• Installs, adjusts, repairs, inspects, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and services a wide variety of HVAC, and refrigeration equipment, including forced air furnaces, boilers, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, valves, and controllers.
• Installs, replaces, repairs, and adjusts valves, thermostats, filters, belts, fuses, and controls; insulates pipes of refrigeration and HVAC systems; cleans, lubricates, and adjusts systems.
• Checks computerized HVAC controls systems onsite or remotely to ensure proper functioning of all HVAC units and systems; oversees HVAC controls upgrades; troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes; clears obstructions from water and sewer lines.
• Performs carpentry work, including the construction, installation, remodeling, and repair of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical and power tools, equipment, and testing instruments, such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance, as well as electrical, air, water, and natural gas testing equipment, thermometers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure and vacuum gauges to locate and diagnose malfunctions of assigned systems and equipment.
• Performs electrical repair, installation, and troubleshooting of faulty outlets, light ballasts, switches, light fixtures, and transformers on parking lot light poles; installs electrical, conduit, and wiring.
• Installs City parking lot and parks lights and light poles; changes out light bulbs using appropriate equipment.
• Prepares surfaces for painting or repainting; appropriately applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer, and other protective or decorative finishes to various interior and exterior surfaces using and operating the appropriate equipment.
• Performs the full range of masonry duties; installs and repairs drywall.
• Inspects facilities and buildings for damage and maintenance needs; recommends repairs as necessary.
• Assists other maintenance and mechanical personnel in the performance of complex or emergency duties as necessary.
• Assists with water main and service repairs; assists with sewer main and lateral repairs; operates video…