FACILITIES TECHNICIAN I

Job Title

Performs work in one of the following trades at journeyman level: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry in the maintenance of County buildings and facilities. Follows direction of and reports to the Assistant Facilities Maintenance Director or designee. Works a forty (40) hour week. May require overtime.

Essential Functions

Performs carpentry work in the construction and repair or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens and platforms. Performs work in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and hot water units; installs insulation, replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, and other parts of electrical systems. Hangs sheetrock: sands, paints, or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles. Performs plumbing work; installs water and sanitary fixtures and equipment; analyzes defects or malfunctions in plumbing systems; repairs leaks by replacing valves, faulty fittings, or sections of water line, or by installing replacement fixtures. Performs work in the construction or repair of sidewalks by making forms, mixing and pouring cement; performs finishing work on newly laid concrete surfaces; performs semiskilled masonry work, i.e. installs bricks and concrete blocks. Operates manual and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment as required, such as nonpropelled and self-propelled mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, etc., also operates, tractors, frontend loader and backhoe. Performs servicing of two- and four-cycle engines (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication of equipment, replacing or repairing broken equipment, etc.) and lawn mowing, trimming, and edging equipment. Performs grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, trees and shrubbery trimming, and application of herbicide and pesticide. Picks up trash, debris, and brush; loads debris onto trucks. Ensures that all materials, tools, and equipment that are needed for assigned work are obtained and available at the job site. Performs routine duties necessary to assure safety of employees and general public. Completes all written documentation related to job functions. (These Major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Minimum Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma unless exempt as provided under Article 25.9.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License prior to application.
• May be required to participate in one of the apprenticeship programs administered by the Northeast Florida Builders Association.
• Incumbent will be required to pass NCSO Level 2 security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in at least one (1) of the following trades: painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or water treatment.
• Ability to use, make repairs to, and maintain a variety of hand and power tools that are necessary to perform building repair and maintenance work.
• Skilled in the safe use and care of the tools, equipment and materials employed in the work.
• Ability to understand, apply, and instruct others regarding safety rules.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and volunteers.
• Ability to give and receive information relating to building maintenance and repair needs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to understand and adhere to County policies regarding workplace safety. Use and/or wear any safety equipment or apparel deemed necessary for the task at hand. Reports unsafe conditions to his supervisor.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Essential Physical Skills: Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Lifting, Grasping, Talking.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in various locations, both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to heat, dirt, dust, grime, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions. Noise or vibration from machinery.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.