Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Hiring Range: $21.52 - $22.92 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications

Work Schedule: Generally, 20 – 28 / hours per week, Monday-Friday. Must be available nights and possible coverage for events and programs, as scheduled.

NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Facility Maintenance Division, the Facilities Maintenance Technician performs routine installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, painting, carpet and flooring, construction and exterior maintenance. Assists with general custodial duties, and special requests for set-up and tear-down as assigned. This position operates various types of building systems, machinery and tools in a safe, efficient manner to maintain, analyze, repair and perform semi-skilled and skilled improvements to town facilities and equipment; and maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical operational systems including, but not limited to heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, electrical lighting and distribution.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Facilities Maintenance Technician works under the direct supervision of the Facilities Supervisor to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a wide variety of general construction, maintenance, and repairs on buildings and facilities, for upkeep, and preservation.
• Assists in inspections of all town facilities to insure safe environment for users and compliance with CIRSA standards and Fire Safety Codes.
• Maintains and repairs small equip as needed.
• Appropriately assesses and reports maintenance issues and prioritizes when the work needs to be completed. Detects and reports defective or destroyed materials, items that need maintenance or fixing, or questionable conditions to department supervisor.
• Completes start up and shut down of systems operations at municipal pool and park restrooms for season.
• Assesses and assures refuse areas are clean and organized.
• Maintains and performs safety inspection of assigned vehicle.
• Researches tools and equipment needs and gathers price quotes for parts and equipment.
• Monitors work performed by contractors as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains personal work space and equipment in a lean and orderly condition.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Completes work orders and performs routine construction, maintenance, repairs, remodeling, and preventative maintenance to all town buildings and equipment.
• Performs basic maintenance such as changing filters, replacing light bulbs, unclogging toilets, replacing switches and electrical outlets, repairing floors and walls, painting, and exterior maintenance.
• Completes and submits reports, work orders, and supply requests accurately and timely.
• Preserves town resources by monitoring and controlling costs.
• Uses discretion with sensitive information.
• Processes work orders and completes assignments effectively and in a timely manner.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with town policies and procedures.
• Performs duties in a timely basis as assigned.
• Provides assistance to outside vendors and contractors.
• Ensures that town facilities are safe and comfortable for staff, citizens and visitors.
• Responds to staff, customers, citizens and contractors in a positive and respectful manner.
• Assists in completing unexpected and/or urgent projects requested by department/division staff or management.
• Assists building maintenance staff with custodial duties and special set-up and tear-down as assigned.
• Establishes and monitors priorities and meets deadlines.

• The Facilities Maintenance Technician PTYR position is part of the snow removal program which includes scheduled on-call responsibilities typically during the months of October to April. Facilities Maintenance Technicians (PTYR) are required to review and acknowledge the Snow Guidelines annually.
• The Facilities Maintenance Technician I position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• May be involved in special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions.
• Continues educational and certification requirements in order to remain abreast of current methods and procedures.
• Assisting other departments/divisions as necessary.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in related field, such as construction, facility or building maintenance
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Electrical experience and/or licensing preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• May possess HVAC, Electrical, or similar certification

• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of facility maintenance and safety practices
• Knowledge of town and department/division policies and procedures
• Computer skills to complete forms and paperwork and to use email
• Skill in the safe and proper use of tools and equipment necessary to perform various maintenance and repair tasks
• Ability to read, understand, and complete written and verbal requests and work assignments
• Ability to read and understand maintenance text to identify repair components and to complete operational tasks
• Ability to understand and work from schematics and blueprints
• Ability to perform on-call duties as assigned
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision
• Follows through on commitments and notifies supervisor when unable to meet deadlines assigned
• Accepts constructive input and implements suggestions for improvement
• Maintains effective working relationships with team members, staff and customers
• Demonstrates pride, enthusiasm and positive attitude in dealings with the public
• Demonstrates consideration for others in all written and verbal correspondence
• Listens to all concerns and makes proper adjustments
• Understands the liability limits of the town and the department/division and implements protective measures
• Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards
• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.
• Ability to successfully pass the determination of eligibility; an additional and more extensive background screen necessary to work in the Police Department building, either supervised or unsupervised.

• Equipment: Position requires use of various equipment including staff vehicles, ladder, power tools, hand-tools, two-way radios, computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephones.
• Materials: Position requires the use of lubricants and cleaning supplies, paints, lacquers/thinners/solvents, adhesives, fuels, degreasers, grease, oils, refrigerants and other materials as needed.

Additional Information

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.; operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; subject to noise and vibration.

The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, or the skin. The employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways; may be exposed to infectious diseases.

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.

The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.