Senior Trades Worker – Facilities Technician

Senior Trades Worker – Facilities Technician 

Bureau of Transportation and Facilities 

The facilities technician serves crucial roles in ensuring that the building and its mechanical systems are functioning properly and efficiently. The role of a facilities technician is multifaceted. They tackle everything from routine maintenance to troubleshooting complex system problems, ensuring that the facility where they work remains in optimal condition. 

Job Summary:  

Routine maintenance, inspection and compliance. 

Job duties include: 

• Performs construction, landscaping, irrigation, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), and all other related preventative and routine maintenance duties at Apopka Service Center, Palm Bay Service Center, Geneva Field Station, Apopka Field Station, and Sunnyhill Field Station.
• Responds to facilities requests (employee-generated work orders) in support of District staff and functions (District events and meetings), including assembling, installing, and moving furniture and office equipment.
• Oversee and support the Janitorial contracted service to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Create and complete routine work orders and file completion requirements in the electronic work order system (TMA).
• Recommends repairs and required maintenance projects in the respective area of responsibility as well as coordinating and monitoring the progress of contracted service providers and contractors, reporting on progress and gaps to the Facilities Program Manager.
• Perform facility inspections, including safety and health inspections, correct deficiencies, and assist the Facilities Program Manager with annual planning and budgeting. Occasionally, as needed, act as a liaison to the project manager, including assisting in developing the scope of work for capital improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications: 

A high school diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience as described above. 

SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com. 

Ability to:  

Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; work in small or confined areas--manholes, ceilings; lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds; pulling and pushing of objects/furniture; grasping objects --tools, equipment, materials, etc. stooping or crouching; distinguish color--electrical wiring; distinguish sounds, i.e., air leaks, bearings going bad, etc. ability to work outdoors. Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, other work units, and contractors; understand project assignments; monitor contractual staff, work independently as required.