Facilities Technician - (Buildings & Meters)

City of Mankato•Mankato, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of moderately difficult technical building facilities and grounds work. Assists Utility Metering and Administrative Supervisor with water meter reading, installation, and maintenance. Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments. We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two (2) years in the building trades or building maintenance trade in tasks that include carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair, and/or heating/cooling system maintenance.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
Mobility to work around field construction sites, climb ladders, and access aerial, buried and surface improvements and facilities for inspection and performance of tasks.
Ability to work in confined spaces under all normal outdoor temperature conditions as well as in an office environment.
Satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to: a background check, fingerprinting, a physical examination, and drug testing.
Applicant must pass a (BCA) Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background check and successfully pass the required BCA Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training test.
Must obtain a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Class "Special Engineer" Boiler Operator License within one (1) year of employment.
Must obtain a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Class “1C” Boiler Operator License when eligible.
Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator certification for the Pool and Hot Tub within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Must be able to work emergency overtime and in an on-call capacity on a rotating schedule.
Must be able to respond to callouts in 30 minutes or less when on call.
Must register as an unlicensed maintenance electrician with twelve (12) months of employment.
Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data.
Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility.
While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason.
Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Nice To Haves

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the performance of or performs building scheduled maintenance for complex mechanical systems, structural systems, general repairs, painting, and housekeeping.
Coordinates or safely performs the necessary repairs to all components of city buildings and sites.
Identifies and coordinates or safely performs scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building hardware equipment.
Coordinates the performance of or performs the removal, cleaning or replacement of air/ventilation filters, belts and other related components required for the environmental control of the buildings.
Performs tests and corrective measures to building hydronic systems, including removal and rebuilding of pumps and motors.
Assists with the development of project procurement documents and contracts.
Performs on-site inspections and project management duties for Facilities capital projects.
Management and continual development of the City’s secure physical key structures.
Performs complex problem solving to determine corrective repairs required for the uninterrupted operation of the Event Center heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
Coordinates or assists in coordinating the Facilities Division scheduled maintenance through assessment management software program.
Uses or assists using automated systems for various building functions.
Understands and implements various safety issues, such as lockout/tagout, confined space, and safety data sheets (SDS).
Coordinates the use of or uses equipment related to general scheduled maintenance of parking lots/ramps, sidewalks, and lawns, (such as snow blowers, plows, pressure washers, and brooms).
Performs inspections of contract construction projects as assigned.
Prepares neat, concise, and accurate documents related to design, construction, contract administration and record drawings.
Communicates or assists in communication with internal and external customers formally and informally through written correspondence, individual and group meetings, presentations, website updates, and telephone.
Reads and records consumption of residential and commercial water meters with mobile and hand-held reading devices and manual reads.
Verifies that readings are within parameters and troubleshoots problems related to meters and reading equipment.
Installs, repairs and inspects water meters, and meter reading equipment, valves, pressures and regulators.
Responds to customer service requests, by making appointments or from coordination with 311 staff to connect, disconnect, provide re-readings, check for leaks and may be required to respond to emergency callouts.
Creates, maintains and updates records of meter replacements, additions and adjustments to be recorded into GIS.
In addition to records of staff resources and materials necessary to complete the task.
Assists with static testing and curb box inspections on reconstruction projects.
Including but not limited to the following functions of installation, maintenance and repair of valves, hydrants, valve boxes and related equipment.
Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.