Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Department: Facilities

Reporting to: Director of Facilities 

Date:  March 2024

Position Status: New

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I (MT1) performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, drywall or other recognized crafts for purposes of maintaining, repairing or remodeling all owned and leased buildings and facilities to include HVAC and other mechanical systems.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School or GED

Experience

Two or more years prior maintenance experience required, with 1 to 2 years’ experience in commercial maintenance preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Electrical, plumbing or HVAC certification is preferred but not necessary.

Florida driver’s license required.

Other

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that allow the incumbent to work effectively with co-workers and vendors.

• Skilled in the operation of a variety of hand tools and equipment common to the building trades and/or HVAC filtration systems, etc.

• Must adhere to all safety standards and established work practices.

• Should be well organized and able to adjust to changing job requirements.

• Ability to work independently, without close supervision, is essential.

• Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations.

• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, pull, stretch, sit, stand, climb, and walk.

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

• Diagnose and troubleshoot all structural components related to building and grounds systems.

• Performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, drywall or other recognized crafts for purposes of maintaining, repairing or remodeling all owned and leased buildings and facilities to include HVAC and other mechanical systems.  

45%

45%

• Other duties as assigned

10%

Supervisory/Decision making  Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  ☐ Yes ☒ No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

   Required   

• Standing

• Walking

• Lifting (Up to 50lbs)

• Carrying (Up to 50lbs)

• Kneeling

• Pushing/Pulling  

• Bending/Stooping

• Climbing  (10ft-22ft ladder)   

• Reaching

• Crawling/Crouching

• Grasping

• Turning

• Repetitive Motions

   Preferred

• Reading

HAZARDS:

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts

• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents

• Electrical Current

• Toxic or caustic chemicals

• Flammable, explosive gases

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Drive motor vehicle

• Maintain records

• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

• Verbal communication (including telephone)

• Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships

• Organize and prioritize information