DPS - IOD - Facilities Technician

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Serve as the primary caretaker of a state facility(ies). Work involves facilities maintenance and construction work, as well as grounds maintenance as dictated by seasonal needs, and custodial work. Assist in maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operate motorized equipment; maintain custodial and other equipment. Work is performed under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

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Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

1. Perform preventative maintenance and repair of building and/or stationary equipment involving carpentry, plumbing, mechanical work, masonry, painting, roof gutter, drains and storm drains, parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.

2. May assist with plumbing; electrical; or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work.

3. May perform inspections, minor equipment repair, and preventative maintenance on equipment, tools, buildings, and grounds to ensure efficient and safe operations.

4. Install and repair sprinkler systems, assist the master plumber and oversee watering schedule as needed.

5. May mix and spread pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

6. Perform general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows, light fixtures, and carpets.

7. Clean, dust, and disinfect areas such as restrooms, offices, and other facilities; use and apply cleaning chemicals as appropriate.

8. Assist with moving furniture and boxes by carrying or using etc.

9. Complete appropriate documents, work orders, and reports, e.g., duration of time spent on each job, materials used, and description of work completed.

10. May serve as a liaison between contractors/vendors and assigned contract monitors.

11. Read simple drawing, sketches, and blueprints as necessary to determine details of assigned tasks.

12. Order, receive, and account for supplies.

13. Assist other facility technicians.

14. Adhere to best methods and sequences for accomplishing work orders or daily schedules of assigned tasks and advise management of any noted building or grounds issues.

15. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education – Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent preferred.

Experience – Minimum of one (1) year experience in building trades work on commercial or residential projects and attainment of competent skills in at least one (1) skills area (frame, finishing, carpentry, plumbing, sanitation, painting, grounds, etc.)

Substitution

Note:

Verifiable technical school training of the type described may be substituted for work experience at the rate of six (6) months’ training for one-year experience.

Licensure and/or Certification –Valid driver license from state of residence. May be required to obtain a pesticide applicator license and fork lift operator certification.

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