Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Elko•1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled building maintenance and repair activities involving City buildings, structures, facilities and regularly inspects the condition of City buildings and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of Modern janitorial and basic building maintenance practices and procedures used in the repair of a full range of building facilities, equipment and systems.
Knowledge of Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to building and mechanical maintenance work.
Knowledge of Tools and equipment used in building maintenance.
Knowledge of Basic mathematical principles.
Knowledge of Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.
Knowledge of Safe driving principles and practices.
Knowledge of Safe work practices.
Skill to Operate modern janitorial and cleaning equipment.
Skill to Operate hand tools, power saws, sanders, drills, and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Skill to Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to Learn the methods, practices, and equipment used in skilled building maintenance and repair services and activities, including a variety of building trades work.
Ability to Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams and blueprints.
Ability to Work safely and effectively with employees and the public.
Ability to Work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to Lift and carry heavy objects.
Ability to Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
One year of building maintenance and janitorial experience.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance and repairs.
Performs all duties within the Facilities Department which would normally be performed by persons occupying lower class positions.
Operate a wide variety of power and hand tools, including power saws, sanders, drills, and other necessary tools to perform the work assigned.
Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures: such as faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
Assist in troubleshooting, installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of electrical wiring, fuses, switches, motors, generators, lighting systems, and other fixtures and equipment: including bulbs, ballast, filters, bearings, pumps, and belts.
Assists in checks, service, installation or repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
Maintain and repair a variety of City facilities; inspects for compliance with maintenance and safety standards; identify damaged or worn components, report and take corrective action as assigned.
Checks fire extinguishers and emergency exit lighting.
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as required.
Cleans rain gutters, sweeps roofs, and sidewalks.
Shovels snow on sidewalks and driveways and applies ice melt to these areas.
Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.