Facilities Technician

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The City of Westbrook is hiring for the position of Facilities Technician
. The position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of City-owned buildings, facilities, parking garages, grounds, and related infrastructure. Performs a variety of building trade duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, remodeling, and general building maintenance. Responds to work orders and facility maintenance needs, troubleshoots problems, maintains equipment and supplies, and assists with facility improvement and capital projects.

Ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, codes, and regulations.

The City of Westbrook is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, and welcoming workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and ensure that hiring decisions are based on experience, skills, and the needs of the role. We also welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee can contribute meaningfully and feel supported in their role.

• Performs routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repairs at City-owned buildings, facilities, parking garages, and other assigned locations.
• Performs general building maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors and hardware, minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, ladders, maintenance equipment, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
• Assists the Building Superintendent with facility renovation, repair, improvement, and construction projects, including preparation, demolition, installation, repairs, and project closeout.
• Assists contractors, vendors, and other service providers working in City facilities; coordinates access and provides information regarding facility conditions and requirements.
• May be required to participate in an on-call or emergency response rotation and respond to urgent facility issues outside of normal working hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related building trade required.
• Experience working with multiple building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, or HVAC systems, preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Maine driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities may be considered.

• Competitive salary range of $/hour depending upon experience.
• This position is full-time, non-exempt and covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical (PPO plan at 12% premium cost, plus HRA reimbursement), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holiday per year.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%.

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