Facilities Maintenance Technician (EXEMPT)

Description

DEFINITION

Responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; tiles, walls plumbing, etc.); perform general cleaning. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

Perform preventative maintenance on buildings including but not limited to: skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plastering, dry walling, plumbing, heating, door hardware, keying, exit and emergency lighting.

Perform advanced level plumbing work including the installation, repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, water heaters and pipes.

Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks

Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas.

Order parts and maintain required documents.

Perform adequate level of carpentry work including the repair of porches (stairs, decking, joisting, handrails, trim), walls, windows, siding, doors and other carpentry work.

Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs; complete inspection and preventive maintenance reports, recommend, prioritize, and perform corrective maintenance as required.

Install, maintain and repair a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile, linoleum and wood; experience with fabrication and installation of laminate countertops; experience performing repair of roof coverings such as composition, rolled, and shingle.

Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, landscape equipment, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.

Reads and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.

Participates actively in the positive development of other facilities maintenance team members and the development of technical knowledge of the team.

Carries 24-hour on-call maintenance cell phone on rotation with other team members.

Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years’ experience in facilities maintenance.

Position Factors

FACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of methods, practices and equipment used in facilities management and activities including a variety of building trades work.

Knowledge of basic theory of electricity.

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance, reconstruction, and repair work.

Knowledge of local policies, procedures, regulations, and codes related to facility maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to building and mechanical maintenance work.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements and practices.

Knowledge of safe work practices.

Ability to inspect property and buildings for life/safety issues and take immediate corrective action.

Ability to identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work and take corrective actions.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The supervisor gives general assignments outlining the objectives and priorities of tasks. The employee independently carries out the tasks following the available procedures. Reviews are performed in the form of periodical meetings, conferences and/or correspondence. Receive general supervision from Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES

Guidelines include agency regulations and directives. These guidelines are generally applicable; independent judgments or adaptations may be made in unusual cases.

FACTOR 4 - COMPLEXITY

This position will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and restoration of facilities, equipment and fixtures, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, walls.

FACTOR 5 - SCOPE AND EFFECT

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance to maintain proper operations of the department facilities.

FACTOR 6 - PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with various vendors, government employees, government agencies, and the public.

FACTOR 7 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS The purpose of the contacts is to coordinate with other government agencies, personnel and public as it relates to the maintenance of the facilities.

FACTOR 8 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There are physical demands. Lift up to 50 pounds above the waist and carry heavy objects.

FACTOR 9 - WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions. Workweek includes Monday through Friday with occasional on call availability and night, weekend, and holidays required.