Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of West Jordan•West Jordan, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to perform skilled level of facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, snow removal, janitorial tasks and basic electrical trades work; to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in skilled building maintenance or construction work.
Valid Utah Driver's License
Ability to pass and maintain BCI background check to allow for access to secure facilities, such as public safety and court facilities.
Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program.
Operational characteristics of heating systems, air conditioning systems, air handling units, pumps, electrical and electronics systems, plumbing systems, pneumatic systems, and refrigeration systems.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.
Principles, theory, and standard practices of several maintenance trades as they apply to maintenance and repair of structures, machinery, and equipment.
City policies, procedures and codes related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill with: Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
Operating a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Operating a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to: Perform responsible skilled maintenance and repair work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot a variety of complex maintenance problems.
Accurately determine project material needs and recommend purchases.
Identify facilities maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
Repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to facilities maintenance programs and functions.
Select and maintain machinery and equipment used in facilities maintenance and repair.
Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in facilities maintenance.
Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work additional hours outside of regular work schedule and respond to after-hours emergency requests in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in a variety of building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled facilities maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work.
Operate a variety of facility maintenance tools and equipment.
Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Perform monthly testing of fire alarm on buildings life safety system.
Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and mechanical repair work.
Install, adjust, repair and inspect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including forced air furnaces, water pumps, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, and heat exchangers.
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines.
Perform skilled level carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling and repairing of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work.
Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.
Troubleshoot and replace light bulbs, fixtures.
Repair and adjust locking mechanisms, doors, and door closers.
Read and interpret sketches, diagrams and blueprints.
Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records and logs.
Participate and assist in snow removal.
Provide facilities related support for various City events such as meeting set-up, employee lunches, offsite events and other departmental requests.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.