Building Maintenance Tech

City of San Juan, Texas•San Juan, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, the Building Maintenance Tech performs preventive maintenance and general repairs to air-conditioning and heating systems at City facilities. The employee also performs general maintenance, repairs, renovations, and remodeling as needed. The role involves maintaining work-order records and HVAC inventories, assembling information to support repair and replacement decisions, estimating project labor and material costs, and deciding which work can be performed by City staff or must be assigned to outside contractors. The employee interacts daily with the public and other City departments, using tact and diplomacy, and maintains effective working relationships. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires work under pressure and demanding schedules, with accurate results and effective oral and written communication. Work may involve unusual or irregular hours, occasional travel, hazardous conditions, exposure to hazardous materials, temperature extremes, outdoor work, cramped spaces, and awkward positions. Physical demands include substantial and continuous lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and sustained physical movement and effort.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Some knowledge of air-conditioning and heating systems.
Some knowledge of minor electrical operations.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and demanding schedules while producing accurate and satisfactory results.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Manual dexterity, near vision, multi-limb coordination, finger dexterity, and deductive and inductive reasoning abilities.

Nice To Haves

Two years of trade school or community college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on various types of air-conditioning units.
Replace belts, filters, motors, and other HVAC components.
Maintain job work-order logs and an inventory and maintenance log of City HVAC units.
Estimate labor and material costs for repair projects.
Determine which maintenance tasks can be performed by the City and which require outside contractors.
Maintain, account for, and secure supplies and equipment.
Maintain assigned City-owned tools and equipment.
Perform general maintenance and cleaning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, renovation, and remodeling work.
Assist with general building maintenance, repairs, and basic renovations.
Maintain effective working relationships with other City departments and employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.