Facility Maintenance Technician

CLASS SUMMARY:
The Facilities maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operations of all equipment and building systems; including, but not limited to, HVAC equipment, kitchen equipment, generators, air compressors. This position responds to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action and completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience related to facility maintenance; 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:

-A/C Technician Registration

-EPA Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

-Valid Texas driver's license

KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable tools and equipment related to assigned area of operation;
• Applicable principles, policies, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods;
• Basic mathematics;
• General maintenance principles, methods, and techniques;
• Applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations

SKILLS:

• Performing skilled labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility;
• Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery;
• Preparing and maintaining basic records;
• Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 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 exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel.