Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

The Goochland County department of General Services is accepting applications for a Facilities Technician to perform routine, semi-skilled buildings and grounds maintenance work for County buildings.

• Performs routine repair, maintenance, and custodial services needed for County facilities and buildings.
• Cleans, paints, and performs basic maintenance tasks on all parks, concession stands, restrooms, and indoor department facilities.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks related to all indoor and outdoor facilities including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Interprets building blueprints, related schematics, and diagrams to perform routine maintenance.
• Inspects and maintains all building systems, such as HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Interprets and operates building automation that controls building systems and security.
• Installs and repairs Ballasts, Lighting, and electrical wiring.
• Operates mechanical systems such as chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, and heaters.
• Performs periodic testing of diesel generator equipment and fire protection systems.
• Completes routine maintenance tasks such as machinery cleaning, plumbing repairs, lighting/filter replacement, and painting.
• Cleans gutters.
• Delivers, assembles, and relocates office furniture as needed.
• Interacts with staff, contractors, and others to complete projects.
• Performs special event preparation and breakdown, and street sign repair and installation.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and building construction.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and manuals.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment desired.
• Ability to utilize asset management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use or to learn how to use a variety of equipment and tools needed to make repairs and maintain equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety building maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor in extreme temperatures and conditions for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, bending, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, handling, and grasping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate citizens, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Additional training in a technical program preferred;
• Experience in the use of power and hand tools;
• Prior working experience preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Virginia Driver's License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
• Must pass an employment background check to include criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.

Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.