Facilities Technician - Electrical

Summary

Responsible for performing troubleshooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or construction inspections and oversight in all City buildings constructed and/or maintained by Facilities Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs ALL building systems and components within the City of Garland, including but not limited to:

  • Repair/replace/inspect Commercial HVAC systems

  • Schedules and performs Preventative Maintenance Program

  • Maintains roofing systems and components and works with contractors on repairs

  • Ensure that the preventative maintenance program is completed by use of a computer and/or tablet

  • Test and maintain chemical treatments in cooling towers and chilled water systems

  • Assist in compiling data for the computerized work order system

  • Coordinate maintenance contracts as assigned

  • Assist in gathering quotes for the annual budget

  • Attend major design and/or construction meetings

  • Ensure all work is compliant with City, State, and County codes

  • Informs Facilities Supervisor if a subcontractor is needed for repairs and/or service and gathers quotes

  • Checks and maintains generators

  • Installs/maintains keys, locks, punch code locks, panic hardware (electrical/mechanical), and all other door hardware

  • Installs/maintains electrical systems, devices, controls, lights, lighting systems, etc.

  • Maintains card access security system components (readers, panels, etc.)

  • Installs/maintains plumbing systems, drains, water fountains, commodes, urinals, sinks, faucets

  • Assists staff in hanging TVs, pictures, art, etc.

  • Repairs drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, furniture, signage, flagpoles, etc.

  • General carpentry

• Trains and assists other technicians as needed

• Available for rotating on-call and work overtime when requested

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Electrical Journeyman License and four (4) years of additional verifiable experience OR

• HVAC Technician and four (4) years of verifiable experience OR

• Plumbing Journeyman License and four (4) years of verifiable experience OR

• Completion of all Level II courses in the training system, a passing score on the exam(s), and four (4) years of verifiable general building maintenance experience

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Texas Class A HVAC, Master Electrical or Master Plumbing License

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat Pro software

• Auto CAD software abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of needed tools and their proper usage

• General knowledge of facilities maintenance

• Skill to properly operate hand and power tools

• Ability to use a computer and software

• Ability to perform work without supervision

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English

• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other City personnel and customers

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license