Facilities Technician

Position Summary

Salary Range: $44,284.38-$47,269.84 (hiring range)
Full Range Potential: Up to $58,465.33
The hiring range represents the starting salary range for new employees based on education, experience, certifications, and licenses. However, our full salary range offers additional opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, skills and demonstrate performance over time.

Under general direction, performs scheduled building repairs and maintenance on all City facilities.  Responsible for periodic inspections and maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems and other mechanical components.  Performs electrical and plumbing repairs. Repairs and maintains door hardware and door openings.

Essential Functions

• Repair total door hardware and/ or openings.
• Repairs and maintains City facilities including plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, flooring, roofing, furniture, and drywall.
• Familiar with Keying and door control.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems and electrical systems.
• Repair or replace parts and equipment.
• Fabricate wood and metal parts.
• Install and/or repair plumbing lines, parts and fixtures.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, building systems, doors, etc. 
• Building upkeep as needed (Paint, refinish, clean, maintain, etc.).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

•  High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

•  3 years  of related experience.
• Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

 
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of minor electrical systems, pumps, plumbing systems, hydraulics, gate systems and roofing.
• Knowledge of HVAC split systems.
• Knowledge of installing locks and re-keying lock systems.
• Knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and security systems.
• Knowledge of environmental management system and ability to control system devises.

 
Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to possess and exhibit the skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to accurately maintain logs and records.
• Ability to train co-workers in facility maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend sketches, diagrams, blueprints, and other technical drawings.

 
Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including e-mail, city work order system, energy management system.  
• Skill in use of mechanical-electrical power tools, equipment and machinery used in construction.

 
Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and functional capacity test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must be able to work overtime, on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Work Hours

Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:30 Fri 7:30-11:30 and on call.