Building Maintenance Technician

Posted: 08/05/2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Building Maintenance Technician - $20.21per hour (minimum)

(Hiring rate depends on qualifications)

The City of Bay Minette is accepting applications for the position of Building Maintenance Technician within the Building Maintenance Department. The position is full-time and salary will be determined based on experience.

Summary

An incumbent in this position performs skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work associated with the repair and maintenance of city buildings, facilities, and equipment, to include the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning HVAC systems and associated equipment, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, and other building maintenance and mechanical work. The Building Maintenance Technician works under the supervision of the Building Maintenance Superintendent or other designated supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over other employees.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: (The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.)

• Performs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and refrigeration system installation, repair, and maintenance work for city buildings and related facilities; coordinates projects with other trade professionals or outside contractors as required.
• Performs installation, repair, and maintenance work for other skilled/semi-skilled tasks associated with facilities maintenance projects, to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other general facilities maintenance activities.
• Responds to work orders and requests to conduct various repair/maintenance projects; calculates/estimates time and materials needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize downtime in offices, work areas, or public areas; conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs various skilled/semi-skilled tasks associated with HVAC projects; operates computerized system controls; troubleshoots HVAC system problems; troubleshoots HVAC controls and motor controls; replaces HVAC equipment; services/maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems; replaces compressors, motors, and fan blades; repairs and maintains boilers; recovers refrigerant for recycling; replaces belts and bearings; installs and repairs ice machines; greases pumps and motors; cleans/replaces condenser coils; replaces air filters; welds/solders metal components.
• Installs and repairs plumbing systems and associated equipment, repairs plumbing leaks, inspects and tests pipes and plumbing fixtures, unclogs drainpipes, repairs commodes and urinals, and replaces sinks.
• Installs and replaces receptacles and switches, replaces light bulbs, ceiling tubes and fixtures, pulls wires and runs conduit, and inspects and troubleshoots electrical outages.
• Hangs doors and installs door hardware; installs or removes modular furniture; performs general maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensures physical structures, equipment/system operations, and repair/maintenance activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, pump, refrigerant recovery machine, vacuum pump, torch, saw, drill, drill press, conduit benders, cable/wire pullers, electrician tools, testing instruments, meters, gauges, circuit tracer, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, painting tools, ladders, elevated work platforms, and/or measuring devices.
• Performs general construction/carpentry/painting work which may include building/installing cabinets, rails, baseboards, and moldings; framing/completing small offices and tool rooms; building forms for concrete crews; replacing or installing flooring, doors, doorknobs, locks; installing/finishing sheetrock; painting buildings; and repairing furniture.
• Meets with department heads to discuss construction needs/problems; estimates job costs; orders materials and selects paint colors; read blueprints and completes take-offs.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in good condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
• Monitors inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct projects and work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials as needed.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, parts requisitions, maintenance records, charts, graphs, diagrams, or other documentation.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors/suppliers, service contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new materials, methods, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Drives to various locations in order to inspect issues/concerns, to complete assigned tasks, or to pick up materials or equipment.
• Inspects vehicle, equipment, and tools assigned, prior to use, to ensure proper maintenance tasks have been completed in order to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment.
• Must be available for call-out 24 hours a day.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in a timely manner.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
• Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality by the Department.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers and managers.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; preferably supplemented by vocational/technical training in one or more of the building trades, to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• A minimum of three (3) years work experience in building and facilities maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license from state of residence and have a clean driving record.
• Must have clean criminal background.
• This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Benefits for Full Time Employees of the City of Bay Minette: