The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs emergency repair and routine general maintenance to buildings and grounds; directs and assists contractors in the performance of assigned functions; and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of performing facilities maintenance or the equivalent. Must be able to obtain and maintain Technician Type Universal Certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Have an intermediate knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance procedures; carpentry, plumbing, solar, electrical, landscaping, card access systems, security camera systems, HVAC systems, fire alarm system, energy management systems, emergency back-up power systems and other building maintenance activities; tools and equipment used to make repairs and perform maintenance; knowledge of modular furniture assembly; master site plan systems; janitorial procedures; troubleshooting techniques; the ability to prioritize workload; safety and emergency procedures, hazardous disposal knowledge. General use or basic knowledge of personal computer.

Employees must maintain all certifications as needed to perform the job.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

CORE JOB: Perform emergency and scheduled building maintenance; assist with building inspections and maintenance program; keep accurate inventory of all equipment, parts/tools and supplies

WORK PRACTICE: Provide information to internal/external customers, using appropriate knowledge and communication skill; including skills at handling difficult situations

WORK PRACTICE: Coordinate with other business function support personnel and outside vendors and contractors for a common goal; demonstrate an efficient work routine; effective time management and organization; perform all duties in a safe manner

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Exhibit intermediate HVAC troubleshooting skills, including experience with 10-ton A/C units, over 100-ton chiller systems, and HVAC energy management systems. Troubleshooting skills with backup generator and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems. Electrical and plumbing troubleshooting skills. Troubleshooting of fire alarm, security camera, and card access systems. Appropriately use company provided technologies.

TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(Responsibilities/duties performed)

• Inspect and service all building mechanical equipment according to recommended maintenance intervals
• Repair interior and exterior building damage
• Perform service on all electrical systems and equipment according to recommended maintenance intervals
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical system breakdowns. Replace systems when necessary
• Call outside vendors or work with contractors when repairs need escalation, oversee repairs until issue is resolved; inspect work and approve for payment as needed
• Paint interior and exterior of structures
• Perform carpentry work
• Meeting set-up and break down as required by location
• Modular furniture assembly
• Change lights and ballasts
• Repair, replace, and service evaporative coolers, A/C units, ice machines, fan motors, filters, changing fuses
• Service and repair security readers and gates
• Service and repair CNG equipment and air compressors
• Operation of building EMS system
• Perform other special projects related to physical plant repair and maintenance
• Assist with the coordination of large renovation and repair projects
• Keep records and maintenance schedules
• May direct the work of assigned personnel as needed
• Perform all duties in a safe manner complying with building and safety codes (including city, county, and state), EPA requirements, OSHA requirements, and company policy and procedures 
• Promote good public relations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Meet and maintain the strenuous physical requirements of the position. Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to be ON-CALL.
• Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call.
• Must respond to base location or emergency site within one hour or as operational needs dictate, subject to approval, when on-call.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or other special licenses/certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Company forklift certification 
• Must be available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• Must be able to wear a complete company-issued uniform.
• Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate.
• Must be able to work in another location, district, or department.
• Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions.

SALARY DETAILS

$27.46 - $36.17

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.