Department: Facilities and Security (30)           

Position Type: Full Time/ Non-Exempt                                                                                                  

Immediate Supervisor: AVP, Construction and Facilities

 Grade Level: 12

Supervises: None 

Responsible for the Credit Union’s facility and building operation needs in the following areas:

• Responsible for ensuring that employees have a safe and productive work environment;
•  Primary focus will be on the MEP (Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing) functions of all credit union buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

o   Oversee the operation and maintenance of the HVAC (Air Conditioning and Heating) systems including boilers, in all in all Credit Union owned and leased buildings;

o   Oversee the maintenance of all and Plumbing and Electrical systems in all Credit Union owned and leased buildings;

o   Ensure that employees have clean drinking water and hot water as needed;

o   Ensure that elevator and fire inspections are current and that all equipment is functioning properly;

Coordinate with, and maintain a positive and professional relationship with the property management firm that may manage various Credit Union properties;

Evaluate all repair requests, maintenance tickets and emergencies and determine whether they can be handled internally or if outside vendors need to be called;

  Order repairs, within dollar limits as approved by the AVP Construction and Facilities, the VP Construction-Facilities, and/or SVP Construction and Facilities;

     Communicate directly with vendors to initiate service calls, follow up on their progress and finalize and close the work ticket on completion;

·         Track vendor maintenance on designated equipment and ensure that it is completed as agreed;

·         Responsible for supplying any and all information that is needed so that a successful preventative maintenance program can be administered. This includes gathering needed information, documenting the information in an accurate and readable manner, and maintaining the information on an ongoing basis;

·         Communicate with the direct line of command to authorize equipment purchases and repairs that will exceed an agreed-upon dollar threshold; 

·         Keeps his/her chain of command informed of all issues that may have an impact on the Credit Union operations immediately or in the near future;

·         Make recommendations for future capital improvements and inform management of potential major repairs for budget and planning purposes;

·         Function as a backup for the Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Courier positions as necessary.

·         Presents a helpful and positive attitude, focusing on solutions and promoting a collaborative environment at all times;

·         Practices and brings to life with the team our “Yes And… culture”;

·         Comply with established regulations and law requirements;

·         Perform various other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

·         Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a MEP (Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing) related field.

Skills, Education and/or Certifications Required

·         A high school graduate, equivalent or demonstrated qualifying experience;

·         Technical school certification in an MEP- related field is a plus;

·         Professional Facilities Certification preferred;

·         Must have a working knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations, local building codes and statutes/laws/regulations pertaining to mail, security, and building maintenance;

·         Must have a valid Texas driver's license, as well as a good driving record and be able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) from time to time;

·         Must have a working knowledge of current Windows OS and MS Office software;

·         Must be able to work effectively with little supervision and possess the ability to quickly analyze a situation and take appropriate action to rectify problems;

·         Must be able to make timely suggestions and give technical direction to the work efforts of other Facilities department personnel as needed and/or requested by his/her chain of command;

·         Must demonstrate at, at a minimum, an intermediate level mechanical aptitude and have a willingness to expand his/her mechanical knowledge and proficiency;

·         Must demonstrate a take-charge ability in security and facility related situations in which direction and calmness are needed;

·         Must have acceptable written and verbal communication skills.