Facility Maintenance Technician

The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal Opportunity, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace Employer. Job Summary This position is responsible for repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilations, air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, and other facility maintenance systems. Essential Job Functions Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair; services tools and equipment as needed and reports damaged items for repair or replacement. Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs. Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician; e.g., repairing drywall, painting, replacing light fixtures, repairing doors and other building fixtures. Performs routine maintenance on city facilities, including preventative maintenance. Performs and completes a variety of carpentry tasks with quality workmanship to construct, maintain, repair, or modify city facilities; tasks may include measuring and marking materials, repairing and replacing floors, roofs, wall sidings, or doors; installing partitions, walls, and doors; erecting scaffolding; and building structures. Reads blueprints, sketches, and schematics to determine the necessary materials, equipment, tools, and methods. Performs minor construction, renovation, modification, installation and repair of buildings, equipment and facilities. Performs minor plumbing work in repairing or replacing valves and fixtures. Repairs and replaces broken lines, stops sinks, and toilets. Performs carpentry work, painting and roofing. Assists in building shelves; replacing moldings, installing/repairing wiring and receptacles/switches as well as replacing light ballast and fixtures. Performs minor mechanical work on air conditioning and roof equipment, replacing fan motors and pumps. Restores worksites to original condition by removing debris, materials, and equipment used during the project and returning property, furnishings, and equipment to proper locations. Provides status reports including the status of work projects, materials used, and hours spent performing labor to the superintendent or foreman as required. Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements. Adheres to all safety rules and regulations. Performs Other Duties As Directed And Required Must create a positive public image as a representative of the city. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Knowledge of general carpentry and repair. Knowledge of public relations and communications principles and practices. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships and communicating in a positive and respectful manner with City staff, officials, other government and private agency officials, and the general public. Skilled in dealing with customers and able to handle stressful situations. Skilled in managing multiple projects and deadlines. Skilled in organization, including attention to detail. Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed. Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity in coordinating tasks and projects. Ability to collect and analyze information, to interpret policies and other materials, and to assist in the development of workable solutions. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and cooperative attitude when faced with change. Ability to be flexible and change job priorities at a moment’s notice. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, city officials, and the public. Ability to work harmoniously with a diversity of individuals both inside and outside the City offices. Ability to operate motor vehicle to drive to training centers or various departments as necessary. Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or career development. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED obtained. Driver license required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in a facility maintenance position or related field. Prior governmental experience. Special Requirements May require additional licenses and certifications such as Class A CDL, Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) Certification, traffic signal certification, or CPR certification (or ability to obtain certification). Physical Demands And Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are 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 job functions. Physical Demands Required to operate a vehicle and/or equipment. Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving climbing ladders, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, standing and continuous hand/arm movements. Sufficient vision and hearing to safely and accurately perform essential functions (with or without correction) is required. Works at heights (up to 150 feet). May work in strong odors. May also require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects and materials weighing 20–50 lbs. Must be available to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Work Environment Works outside with exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, sun, cold, wind, rain, storms, etc. Exposure to mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other pests is also common. Exposure to normal traffic hazards. Works often in close proximity to moving vehicles/equipment. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr