Facility Maintenance Technician

Facility Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision of the Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled building-trades work to maintain, repair, and improve City facilities and equipment. The position supports safe, efficient, and well-maintained public facilities by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing building-system problems, completing assigned repairs and facility improvements, maintaining work records, and reporting conditions requiring additional resources, specialized contractors, permits, or management direction.

Incumbents in this classification are assigned to the Community Services Department and work primarily on City buildings, associated building systems, and improvements located within or immediately serving those facilities. Incumbents perform hands-on maintenance and repair work, inspect facilities, identify and report maintenance needs, complete assigned work orders, maintain safety-related equipment, operate tools and equipment, and support approved construction and remodeling projects. Work is performed independently in the field within established procedures, assigned priorities, and delegated authority, with broader scope, compliance, resource, or contractor needs referred to the Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. This classification is distinguished from the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker classification in that the Facility Maintenance Technician possesses stronger technical knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in building trades and facility maintenance. Incumbents perform skilled work across multiple building systems and have experience in one or more major trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general facility maintenance.

Representative duties include:

• Performs and documents assigned preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment to extend asset life, improve reliability, and minimize operational downtime.
• Constructs, installs, modifies, or repairs cabinets, doors, counters, furniture, and related components using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Inspects City buildings and facilities to identify deficiencies and repair needs; completes corrective work within assigned authority; and reports conditions requiring additional resources, specialized services, permits, shutdowns, or supervisor direction.
• Completes, updates, and documents assigned work orders, preventive-maintenance activities, equipment histories, and asset data within the City's computerized maintenance management system; communicates status, delays, material needs, and recommended follow-up work to the supervisor.
• Performs journey-level work in at least one trade area and advanced multi-trade maintenance work across City facilities within the employee's demonstrated qualifications and assigned authority.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematics, specifications, and building plans necessary to complete assigned construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, mechanical, and related building systems within the employee's qualifications and assigned scope of work.
• Performs assigned installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of electrical and lighting systems within established procedures, applicable licensing limitations, and safety requirements.
• Performs assigned installation, repair, and maintenance of building structural and architectural components; reports conditions requiring engineering review, permits, specialized contractors, or work beyond the approved scope.
• At the direction of the supervisor, supports contractors and vendors by coordinating routine site access, providing available facility information, identifying field conditions, and reporting work status or observed deficiencies; does not independently authorize changes in scope, cost, schedule, or acceptance.
• Exercises independent technical judgment in diagnosing problems and selecting repair methods, materials, and work sequencing within established procedures, approved work orders, demonstrated qualifications, and delegated authority; refers significant safety, code, cost, operational, or scope concerns to the supervisor.
• Assists with assigned facility upgrades, remodels, space reconfigurations, tenant improvements, and construction projects under the direction of the supervisor.
• Performs assigned installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of accessibility-related building features and equipment in accordance with established requirements; reports potential accessibility compliance concerns to the supervisor.
• Coordinates with team members and the supervisor regarding daily priorities, facility access, shutdowns, materials, work sequencing, and completion status; maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Performs assigned installation, repair, and maintenance of other facility components and finishes, including painting, weatherproofing, carpentry, hardware, minor alterations, upgrades, modifications, and space reconfigurations.
• Diagnoses, tests, operates, and performs assigned preventive maintenance and minor repairs on backup generator systems; coordinates specialized service needs through the supervisor.
• Performs assigned work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local building codes, safety standards, accessibility requirements, City procedures, and manufacturer instructions; identifies and reports potential compliance concerns to the supervisor.
• Responds to urgent maintenance issues and facility emergencies in accordance with established procedures; takes appropriate immediate action within delegated authority to protect persons and property, maintain essential operations, and promptly notify the supervisor or other designated management.
• Takes appropriate action within established procedures to secure buildings, isolate unsafe conditions, restrict access, and protect public safety until additional assistance or direction is available.
• Provides professional and responsive service when interacting with City staff, contractors, vendors, and the public; resolves routine technical or service issues and refers significant, sensitive, or unresolved matters to the supervisor.
• May provide technical guidance, demonstrations, or trade-specific assistance to lower-level maintenance staff; such assignments do not include formal supervisory, performance-evaluation, or disciplinary authority.
• Observes assigned contractor work, documents field conditions and apparent deficiencies, and reports findings to the supervisor; does not independently accept work or direct changes to contract scope, cost, or schedule.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency across multiple building systems, exercises independent judgement in diagnosing and resolving maintenance issues, and maintains a strong commitment to safety, workmanship, and customer service. An ideal candidate will also demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and construction trades
• Preventive maintenance principles, facility inspection practices, work-order documentation, and maintenance tracking systems.
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems
• Applicable building codes and safety regulations
• Safe work practices and occupational hazards
• Basic computer systems, computerized maintenance management systems, and applicable work-order and asset-tracking software.

Ability to:

• Independently diagnose maintenance problems and implement effective repairs within assigned authority; recognize and refer conditions requiring specialized assistance, permits, shutdowns, or supervisor direction.
• Organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, and technical documents
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively
• Deliver high-quality workmanship with strong attention to detail.
• Exercise sound judgment within established procedures and delegated authority and maintain professionalism in public facilities and work environments.

Education/Training: Minimum eighteen (18) years of age. Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in building trades such as: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible skilled experience in facilities or building maintenance, including experience in at least one major building trade (HVAC, electrical, or plumbing) Highly Desirable Qualifications are candidates who have any of the following:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM-IFMA)
• HVAC Certification or EPA 608
• OSHA 10-hour (General Industry or Construction) certification
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP-IFMA)
• Building Operator Certification (BOC Level I or II)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT-SMRP)
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
• Forklift and/or Aerial Lift Certification
• Journey level certification or documented apprenticeship in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing
• California C-20 (HVAC), C-10 (Electrical) or C-36 (Plumbing) contractor-level experience

License/Certificate: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment. Must have an acceptable driving record, be insurable at standard rates by the City's insurance carrier, and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

Physical, mental, and environmental requirements: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Working Conditions: Incumbent must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching,