Facilities Maintenance Technician 1

Job Title

Performs a variety of building and grounds renovation, repair and maintenance work and may work independently or on a team and perform semi-skilled to skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping and other building and facilities maintenance duties.

Work includes repairs; electrical changes or equipment relocations; equipment movement/set up involving technology and HVAC; moving office and facilities operations' arranging, assembling and repairing furniture; preparing and installing building signs; painting parking lot stripes; and related maintenance support tasks. Work requires independence and initiative and knowledge of trade practices and skills. The employee is subject to hazards in the work including exposures to vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gasses and oils. The worker is also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small electrical rooms. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for lasting quality, appearance and functionality through conference, inspection, and records.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures, unclogs drains, installs valves, and repairs leaks to bathrooms and kitchen plumbing fixtures; installs new fixtures; changes out water heaters and faucets. Repairs and replaces electrical fixtures such as light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, switches, etc; installs electrical and technology wires and cables. Repairs roofs, hangs doors, changes out or repairs locks, hangs bulletin boards, repairs walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, ramps, steps, furniture; assembles furniture. Assists with HVAC work; monitors pressure and keep records on water heaters; checks boiler fittings for pressure leaks; repairs compressor and electric pumps; adds chemicals to prevent pipe corrosion. May perform custodial and grounds maintenance as needed. Mows grass, removes leaves, weeds, trims shrubs and prunes trees. Arranges rooms and moves furniture to set up for meetings or for changes in room arrangements. Performs standard renovations of rooms such as installing or removing light or plumbing fixtures, painting, repairing or plaster walls, repairing roof leaks, laying carpet, install/repair wood flooring, installing coat racks and bulletin boards; repairs furniture and paints. Maintains necessary records including completing work orders. Obtains parts and supplies as needed. Paints interior and exterior surfaces, furniture, parking lot markings, etc. Fabricates and installs a variety of signs. May provide oversight and lead a project in the absence of the supervisor. Additional Job Duties: Performs related work as requested.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades. Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the assigned trades. Working knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work. Some knowledge of the application on information technology and related software applicable to the work. Some knowledge of HVAC, electrical and painting trades' skills. Skill in the use of tools and assigned equipment. Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment including forklifts, and other large construction/repair equipment. Ability to detect by inspection, broken or worn parts. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to give clear oral instructions of mechanical problems and repair needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and County clients. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans. Ability to maintain records of work activities, of tools and supplies used and progress or repair or renovation.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in related trade skills and considerable related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.