Facilities Maintenance Technician Entry - Stillwater

Entry level in the facilities maintenance occupation requiring some knowledge of overall facility maintenance techniques and construction materials and tools; under close supervision, applies safe and appropriate trade practices to repair, installation, and maintenance tasks.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician-Entry (FMTE) role involves developing the skills needed, under close supervision, to diagnose and execute maintenance tasks across multiple trades within County facilities. Responsibilities include assisting, training, and performing maintenance duties in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC systems, plumbing, and other areas related to facility maintenance as determined by management. This role may require travel to various County locations.

Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, design, and fabrication of items, such as cabinets, Formica tops, partitions, shelves, and signs. Conducts building repairs and modifications involving floors, stairs, door frames, windows, walls, rafters, and roofs. Learns to execute both rough and finished carpentry tasks using an array of hand and bench tools, covering drywall, lock sets, suspended ceilings, floor tile, carpeting, block walls, and various power equipment in compliance with building codes. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of carpentry, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials.

Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and a wide spectrum of equipment, including motors, appliances, fans, rooftop units, wiring conduits, breaker panels, light ballasts, pumps, control systems, disconnect switches, fuses, HVAC electrical systems, water heaters, fire alarms, and other alarm systems. Learns about electrical building codes and blueprints, and how to employ various electrical test equipment for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of electrical work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials.

Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment including chillers, boilers, air handlers, control systems, cooling towers, heat exchangers, heat pumps, distribution boxes, thermostats, pumps, and air compressors. Learns and performs proper lubrication of bearings and equipment while conducting seasonal teardowns, inspections, repairs, and necessary adjustments for heating and cooling equipment to maintain optimal functionality. Learns about operating all HVAC equipment across automatic, manual, or computerized controls. Learns about HVAC code requirements and blueprints, learns how to employ various HVAC testing equipment for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of HVAC work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials.

Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing items such as, fixtures, sinks, faucets, toilets, pumps, sewage ejectors, pressure regulators, valves, hot water heaters, expansion tanks, and drinking fountains, along with diverse piping materials such as copper, steel threaded, and plastic. Learns how to operate equipment to resolve pipe clogs, conducts repairs, and rebuilds assorted plumbing equipment and fixtures. Learns about plumbing building codes and blueprints, learns how to employ various plumbing tools for diagnostics. Additionally, learns the administrative aspects of plumbing work, including cost estimation, procurement of supplies and materials, blueprint interpretation, and inventory management of tools and materials.

Responsible for assisting other staff when needed, responding to emails, entering work requests, updating and closing work orders, and attending training. Performs various manual labor tasks, such as moving office furniture, setting up furniture for meetings, moving and hauling trash, general clean-up, moving boxes of record, picking up parts and supplies, snow removal and ice control. Provides information to contractors on various repair jobs and projects.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Equivalent to three (3) years of experience in building maintenance; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Must maintain a current valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Must complete the required Facilities Management competence training within two (2) years of hire date to qualify for advancement to the Facilities Maintenance Technician-Administrative Services (FMT-AS) classification. If the training is not completed within two (2) years of hire, the employee will be terminated.