Facilities Technician I

Facilities Technician I

This position provides skilled technical work in the maintenance and repair of county buildings and facilities.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the given level of the position, as it correlates to the education and experience of the incumbent. Duties will be assigned accordingly.

• Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning building equipment including natural gas, electrical, domestic water, boilers, chillers, generators, fire alarm system, etc.; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action.
• Operates, adjusts and repairs water/steam boilers, chillers/heaters, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, variable air volume systems, unit heaters, gasoline/diesel pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners.
• Repairs plumbing problems such as leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.
• Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.
• Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.
• Performs water chemistry analysis on closed water loops, cooling towers and domestic water.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves and associated wiring.
• Works with high voltage electrical systems including installations, system repair, motor repair, transformers, breakers, fuses, contractors, switches and combination high/low voltage.
• Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.
• Prepares boilers and chillers for inspection.
• Troubleshoots and repairs security systems including electronically operated doors, intercom/phone system, lighting controls, etc.
• Tests critical safety equipment including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler system, panic alarms, intercom system, emergency power supply generators, transfer switches, etc.
• Repairs commercial kitchen and laundry equipment including ranges, steam cookers and tables, refrigeration equipment, dishwashers, washer/extractors, dryers, etc.
• Performs other lighter maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, drywall. Light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, installation of flooring materials.
• Performs snow removal and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.
• Performs custodial services for backup purposes as required.
• Assists training new employees in their job duties.

This is an entry-level classification. Employees in this classification receive on-the-job training and experience in facilities maintenance of St. Croix County buildings and facilities. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments will become more varied and difficult, and supervision will become more general rather than direct.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Various hand and power tools.
• Other equipment could be required.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible notes.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
• Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling.
• Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to use good judgement and effectively solve problems.

Physical and Work Environment

• The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.
• Physical Requirements
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Vaccinations and testing as required by local, state, or federal regulations and/or other regulating entities.
• Work Environment
• Work is performed at county buildings and outside.
• Exposures include working in dangerous environments around moving mechanical parts.
• Worker is exposed to seasonal extreme outside weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates degree or Technical degree in facilities maintenance, mechanical operations, construction trades or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with building mechanicals, operations, and repair.
• Equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, and abilities may be substituted for above listed requirements.

Expected Pay Range: $22.96 - $25.98/hour

Department: Facilities FTE: 1.0

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.