Building Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician

HIRING RATE: $20.70 - $25.36

FULL SALARY RANGE: $20.70 - 30.02

Join the City of Allen—a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play. Our mission is simple: "To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence." At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life:

• People First – Prioritizing others
• Respect – Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver – Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel – Driving innovation and continuous improvement

The Building Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance, repair, and operation of City of Allen facilities, helping ensure that buildings, equipment, and systems remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for employees and the public. This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry, and general building systems while responding to work orders, conducting preventive maintenance, and supporting facility operations. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to teamwork and a passion for embracing and advancing the City's organizational culture.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs maintenance and repairs on:
• HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Lighting systems
• Building interiors and exteriors
• Others as assigned
• Completes electrical work requests by replacing lights, ballasts, light switches and electric plugs, making extension cords, installing security cameras and systems and performing preventative maintenance of electrical systems.
• Completes plumbing work requests by replacing flush valve kits, bowl wax and faucets, unclogging drains and commodes and performing preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Provides assistance to various departments by delivering furniture and supplies, assembling furniture and work stations, installing electrical and computer lines in workstations, setting up for meetings and events and picking up and delivering mail.
• Completes basic HVAC repairs/pump repair by installing filters, cleaning condensers, troubleshooting equipment and performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Responds promptly and effectively to maintenance requests, emergency repairs, and facility issues to minimize disruptions to City operations.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections.
• Reads and interprets building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing layouts and technical manuals.
• Adapts to changing priorities, work assignments, and schedules while maintaining high-quality workmanship and customer service, demonstrating the flexibility to handle last-minute requests and urgent building needs with a prompt, problem-solving mindset.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of relevant maintenance experience

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Special Requirements

• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Forklift Operator or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• HVAC and refrigeration certification preferred.
• For Event Center positions, a Basic Ammonia Refrigeration Certification (or ability to obtain it within one year).

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable working with tools and machinery and in potentially hazardous environments.
• Physical strength to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50-100 lbs occasionally.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Of:

• HVAC and refrigeration
• Electrical
• Plumbing systems
• General building maintenance procedures and techniques
• Basic carpentry
• Customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazard recognition

Skills In:

• Diagnosing and repairing maintenance issues involving buildings and park facilities.
• Performing maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and the public.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.