Facilities Maintenance Technician

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work associated with the repair and maintenance of city buildings, facilities, and equipment.

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.   Other duties may be required and assigned.  Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Performs routine building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.); coordinates projects with other trade professionals or outside contractors as required.

Ensures that physical structures, equipment/system operations, and repair/maintenance activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Responds to work orders or requests to conduct various repair/maintenance projects; calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize down time in offices, work areas, or public areas; conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations; responds to emergency situations.

Installs, repairs, and maintains a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, electrical systems, and plumbing fixtures; refurbish, remodel, paint areas as needed.

Performs skilled/semi-skilled tasks associated with facilities maintenance projects; installs and repairs plumbing services; repairs plumbing leaks; repairs commodes and urinals; replaces sinks; hangs doors and installs door hardware; pulls wires and runs conduit; installs or removes modular furniture; replaces ceiling tiles; performs general maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, pump, refrigerant recovery machine, vacuum pump, torch, saw, drill, drill press, conduit benders, cable/wire pullers, electrician tools, testing instruments, meters, gauges, circuit tracer, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, painting tools, ladders, elevated work platforms, and/or measuring devices.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, HVAC control system, e-mail, or other computer programs.

Inspects/tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; makes appropriate adjustments, repairs, or replacements; reports problem situations.

Performs general construction/carpentry/painting work which may include building/installing cabinets, rails, baseboards, and moldings; framing/completing small offices and tool rooms; replacing or installing flooring, doors, door knobs, locks, laminates; installing/finishing sheetrock; painting buildings; and repairing furniture.

Meets with department heads to discuss construction needs/problems; estimates job costs; orders materials and selects paint colors; assists with the management of large commercial projects; reads blueprints.

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in good condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Monitors inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct projects and work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials as needed.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, parts requisitions, maintenance records, charts, graphs, diagrams, or other documents.

Reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, lighting control reports, electrical diagrams, mechanical diagrams, blue prints, specifications, codes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, catalogs, directories, reference materials, or other documentation.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors/suppliers, service contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new materials, methods, trends and advances in the profession; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Must be available for call-out 24 hours a day.  

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality by the Department.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers and managers.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED; preferably supplemented by vocational/technical training in industrial/commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance, electrical systems/equipment, plumbing and/or carpentry; three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes installation, repair and maintenance of industrial/commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems/equipment, plumbing and/or general building construction required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Valid Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred.  Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.

The following requirements are normal for this classification.  Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment, such as a utility truck, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, pump, refrigerant recovery machine, vacuum pump, torch, saw, drill, drill press, conduit benders, cable/wire pullers, electrician tools, testing instruments, meters, gauges, circuit tracer, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, ladder, or measuring devices. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

DATA CONCEPTION:  Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.  

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:  Requires the ability to read a variety of informational, electrical, and mechanical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.   Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to inspect items visually for proper length, width, and shape.

MOTOR COORDINATION:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using job-related equipment and in operating motor vehicles.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, job-related equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:  Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under moderate when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Salary : $58,892