Building Maintenance Technician

City of Meridian•Cocoa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Together, let's shape a brighter future for our community! Salary: $31.13, per hour Job Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician’s primary responsibilities are to conduct basic to moderate level building maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work at City facilities. This involves skills and knowledge in the disciplines of carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting and remodeling. Journey-Level experience in one or more of these disciplines is highly desired but not required. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to; Preventative, predictive and unplanned maintenance of city facilities (structures, systems, components and equipment), vendor/contractor oversight, contract management, and decision making as it applies to the aforementioned areas. Incumbent will collaboratively assist with the development and enhancement of facilities maintenance methods, procedures, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting. This role is directly involved and responsible for the planning and safe implementation of internal customer projects and requests as needed. Work is performed under moderate supervision and the incumbent reports to the Business Division in Public Works.

Requirements

High School Graduate or completion of GED program and 2-year Technical College certificate (or equivalent) in an applicable trade is required.
A minimum of four (4) year’s experience in building and construction trades including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC maintenance.
Experience in facilities repair, service and maintenance is required.
Any combination of the above listed education, experience, or training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may be considered.
Functional knowledge of electrical installation requirements; the appropriate use of lock out/tag out safety procedures; relevant occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
Basic understanding of uninterrupted power supplies and systems; fire alarm systems; HVAC control circuits; phone systems; large generator back-up systems; automatic emergency transfer switches
Excellent work ethic, initiative, and work organization are essential to successful performance
Ability to work under time constraints and manage priorities appropriately
Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work effectively with others
Ability to interpret plans, schematics and blueprints
Ability to handle customer concerns or complaints skillfully and respectfully
Ability to effectively and efficiently apply problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to learn basic purchasing rules and procedures
Proficient technical writing skills
Working knowledge and demonstration of collaboration, communication, and coordination between peers, managers, contractors, and consultants
Ability to serve on cross-functional teams as necessary
Ability to learn and implement Continuous Process Improvement practices
Ability to work on-call or overtime as needed
Ability to learn and manage automated building system controls (e.g. HVAC, Alarms, Lighting)
Level I Building Operator certification required within 2 years of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Journey-Level experience in one or more of these disciplines is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair basic mechanical and electrical, heating and ventilation systems
Perform a wide range of skilled and semi–skilled building trades work
Maintain and repair buildings and offices; Provide remodeling services requiring basic carpentry skills
Construct and repair office furniture, cabinets, shelving, partitions and fixtures; Install/attach cabinets and shelves to walls; Replaces doors and locks
Repair, replace, and install plumbing fixtures and appliances; Install and repair lavatory facilities and drinking fountains
Prepare, patch, and paint buildings and equipment
Move furniture as requested by building occupants
Conduct life/safety inspections on various equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, safety lighting and signage) at City facilities
Facilitate testing and repair of electrical circuitry or components on a “like-for-like” basis
Perform basic inventory control and logistical support for sanitary supplies at City facilities
Learn applicable provisions of building, electrical, and plumbing codes
Recognize and locate conditions which require maintenance, construction, and repair jobs
Estimate time and materials needed to perform maintenance, construction, and repair jobs
Demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to coordinate a maintenance schedule based on priority ranking
Perform general janitorial tasks when necessary
Meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors and colleagues
Maintain, install, relocate, and calibrate mechanical, electrical, and electronic temperature and humidity controls for heating and ventilation systems
Implement and perform preventative maintenance forecasting and reporting procedures for city facilities, equipment and systems
Provides remodeling services and tenant improvements
Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment, machinery, hand and power tools which include trucks, gauges, meters, various testing equipment and specialized trade equipment
Maintain a variety of records including inspection forms, records of repairs and purchases, protocols, procedures, construction drawings, photos, videos, and time sheets
Assists in budget planning and execution related to facilities maintenance
Provides oversight to janitorial staff and/or contracts and may have input into performance evaluations
Develop preliminary cost estimates for repairs, replacements and remodels. Secure quotes, RFP’s or appropriate Purchasing method for contracting services
Order various parts for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
Keep supervisor fully and accurately informed concerning work problems
Research new products and techniques. Insure product availability, quality, and cost effectiveness
Research and suggest changes to improve system efficiency
Perform oversight to contractors/vendors as required
Anticipate impact of equipment failure and identify planned and specific steps to minimize down time, and devise workarounds as appropriate
Communicate clearly and appropriately to staff before, during and after planned or unplanned equipment failures or maintenance
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem and complete appropriate paperwork
Inspects building systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
Coordinate building systems maintenance and project work by vendors and contractors
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, FLIR and computers to ensure compatibility and safety of system
Develop and implement maintenance and inspection plans to ensure reliability, sustainability and security of building systems infrastructure