Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Cy-Fair Fire Department•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cy-Fair Fire Department is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction activities that support the department's stations, training facilities, and administrative buildings. This position plays a vital role in ensuring departmental facilities, building systems, and equipment remain safe, functional, and operational to support emergency services. The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled building maintenance duties, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, welding, and general facility repairs. This position also supports capital improvement projects, contractor coordination, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency facility response as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum one (1) year of maintenance, building trades, or construction experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commercial building maintenance, construction methods, and preventative maintenance practices.
Experience performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, welding, and general building repairs.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment, and maintenance vehicles.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, sketches, and technical specifications.
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with department personnel, contractors, vendors, and outside agencies.
Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and department policies.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on department facilities, grounds, and building systems.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, welding, and general building components.
Perform remodeling, renovation, and construction projects including framing, drywall, cabinetry, flooring, doors, windows, and finish work.
Install, repair, and rekey locks, padlocks, and access control hardware.
Monitor and maintain HVAC control systems and building automation equipment.
Operate department vehicles, heavy equipment, power tools, and specialized maintenance equipment safely.
Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate with contractors, obtain project estimates, and assist with project oversight.
Maintain maintenance records, work orders, inventories, and equipment documentation.
Order materials, supplies, and equipment needed for maintenance projects.
Assist with budgeting, facility improvement planning, and long-term maintenance initiatives.
Support maintenance and construction of training facilities, props, department buildings, and grounds.
Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 80 Hours Vacation /80 Hours Sick / 80 Hours Holiday
Vacation accrual increases based on years of service.
Retirement: TCDRS 7% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution
457B Voluntary retirement account, Department contribution matches up to 3%
Medical Currently through Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO HSA $5,000: Department covers 100% of the employee premium
Department pays 90% of the family premium
Quarterly HAS contributions
Dental and Vision C urrently through Guardian
Department pays 90% of employee premium
Department pays 70% of family premium
Short- and Long-Term Disability Currently through Guardian
Department pays 100% of premium.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy
Department pays 100% of premium.
Supplemental Insurance: Available through Aflac
Additional Life insurance is available for purchase by the employee.