FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

This is the first of three levels in the Facilities Management series. 
 
Incumbents complete maintenance, construction, painting and/or remodeling work as directed.  Responsibilities may include making minor repairs; performing routine maintenance; replacing light ballasts; painting; monitoring climate control systems; inspecting equipment; installing equipment; and coordinating repairs with external contractors.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Maintains facilities and facility structures which includes making minor repairs, painting assigned areas, replacing light ballasts, monitoring climate control systems, and/or performing related duties.
• Coordinates repairs with external contractors as necessary.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, miles driven, fuel and oil used, and/or other related information; organizes and reviews related bid processes.
• Monitors and maintains materials, inventory, and supplies.
• May assist with landscape activities, which may include mowing lawns and trimming shrubbery utilizing applicable hand and power tools.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Monitors and maintains Parks and Boat launches. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and two years facilities maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
Some positions may require EPA Freon Certification

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
KNOWLEDGE

• Maintenance and repair procedures and methods related to area of assignment;
• Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;
• Basic inventory principles;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Safe work practices.

 
SKILLS

• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;
• Performing basic trades maintenance activities;
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment;
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
•  Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM 
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
  
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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