Facility Maintenance Technician I

City of La Porte, TexasLa Porte, TX
$19 - $25Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings or facilities and grounds; and to perform minor maintenance on equipment. This position requires close direction by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. This is the Apprentice level class in the Facilities Maintenance series. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from lower level classes in the series by responsibility for providing technical assistance. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform basic maintenance tasks with minimum supervision.

Requirements

  • Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair.
  • Paint and drywall repair.
  • Uses and operations of a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Construction and maintenance methods and equipment.
  • Trouble shooting electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Perform semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Perform heavy manual labor.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • One year of experience in construction and building maintenance work.
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and assist in building maintenance tasks involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical work.
  • Assist in performing the operation, adjustment, and minor repairs of air conditioning and heating units and components.
  • Repair and replace electrical fixtures, switches, and related equipment, using a variety of materials, tools, supplies, and equipment.
  • Make repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings.
  • Assist in performing plumbing repairs on valves, pipes, drains, sinks, toilets, faucets, and related equipment.
  • Perform tiling, roofing, and fencing tasks as required.
  • Repair cabinets, countertops, and other equipment requiring cabinet-making and carpentry tasks.
  • Operate various power and hand tools. May operate a variety of welding, soldering, and cutting equipment as assigned.
  • Perform repairs on locks and duplicate keys for various lock sets.
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