Facilities Technician

Fairfield County Ohio•Lancaster 43130, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency. This role involves maintaining the physical condition of assigned Board facilities and grounds, including lawn care, landscaping, pool maintenance, painting, minor carpentry, refuse removal, snow/ice removal, and operating relevant equipment. The technician will also install, operate, and maintain various building systems such as heating, cooling, fire detection, electrical, plumbing, security, wireless LAN, WAN, and telephone systems. Routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and securing buildings are key responsibilities. The position also includes performing set-up and take-down for meetings and events, maintaining rented property, and performing minor repairs and construction tasks. Additionally, the role involves maintaining Board-owned equipment, performing unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, and repairing plumbing systems. Administrative duties include documenting maintenance, assisting with drills, performing basic automotive functions, preparing work records, maintaining facility and equipment records, managing vendor relationships, maintaining an orderly work area, understanding emergency procedures, monitoring supply inventory, and recommending purchases. The role also supports special projects and events, provides supervision during events, maintains professional ethics and confidentiality, attends training, adheres to policies, and relates program philosophies positively. The technician must respond to daily emergencies, recognize and act on unusual conditions, and be available during emergency situations. This position is classified as Hourly/Non-Exempt from Overtime with a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with electrical, plumbing, building structure, heating/cooling and grounds keeping.
Knowledge of OSHA / PERRP standards.
Valid, Ohio drivers’ license, personal vehicle insurance and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
Ability to use hand/power tools, mulcher, riding/hand mowers, table/hand saws, acetylene torch, arc welder, snow blower, forklift, etc.
Ability to utilize basic computer programs (e-mail, internet, Excel, etc.).
Ability to lift, carry and move up to 75 lbs frequently in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Opens building(s) at prescribed time daily.
Maintains the physical condition of assigned Board and other facilities, grounds, including lawn care, landscaping, hedge/tree trimming, pool maintenance, painting, minor carpentry work, refuse removal, material storage, snow/ice removal, and other tasks associated with facility-grounds maintenance, including the operation of equipment and machinery relevant to assigned areas and tasks.
Installs, operates and maintains or secures maintenance of heating, cooling, fire detection and suppression, electrical, plumbing, security, and other systems.
Works in conjunction with IT to install, operate and maintain wireless LAN and WAN; and telephone systems.
Conducts routine inspections of building(s) and equipment, checking for any needed repairs and replacements and performs preventive maintenance.
Reports all needs for major maintenance to the Facilities Team Coordinator.
Secures buildings, as needed.
Performs set-up and take-down of rooms for scheduled meetings and events as directed.
Maintains rented property as required by leases.
Performs minor tasks as requested, e.g., furniture and appliance repair; construction of items such as shelves, bulletin boards, large furniture items; moves computers; maintains and repairs adaptive equipment.
Cleans areas upon completion of repairs, and as needed.
Maintains operation of Board owned machines, appliances, plumbing, etc. and/or repair, when possible, and coordinate repairs of any and all equipment with Facilities Team Coordinator.
Operates, maintains and repairs existing heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and cleaning equipment for agency buildings, e.g., low pressure boilers, electric heaters, large air conditioners, heat pumps, plumbing system, electrical fixtures, for jobs not requiring a license or certification.
Performs unskilled and minor semi-skilled maintenance tasks: for example repair and/or assemble furniture; paint interior and exterior surfaces; fix/replace electrical plugs; repair holes in walls; change air filters and lamps; grease specified bearings; clean vents; tighten belts; change ceiling tiles; and repair toilets and fix faucets.
Repairs doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, and windows.
Performs semi-skilled and skilled repairs of pipes, toilets, steam traps, grease traps, water lines, sewer lines, and other pieces of plumbing equipment.
Assesses, recommends, and documents facilities-grounds preventive maintenance and/or repair.
Assists with fire and severe weather drills, as requested.
Performs basic automotive functions (check oil, tire pressure, lights, complete vehicle maintenance check list); as assigned.
Prepares, maintains and submits work related records to include when work was completed, work performed, materials used.
Maintains facility, grounds, and equipment records.
Maintains professional relationships with all vendors, contract services and other maintenance support persons as requested.
Maintains an orderly work area including storage areas, closets, sheds, etc.
Maintains adequate knowledge of emergency procedures to follow for fire, water, gas or electrical failure, or hazardous breakdowns.
Monitors usage of and maintains inventory and makes recommendations for the ordering of maintenance supplies and equipment, and recommends purchases as applicable.
Assists with special projects and events upon request.
Provides supervision of facilities during evening and/or weekend events, per request, and reports any and all problems as directed.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of information regarding individuals served.
Attends training workshops, in-services, conferences as required/requested.
Completes all required trainings as assigned.
Adheres to the policies and standards adopted by the FCBDD.
Relate program philosophies to the public in a positive manner.
Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship with fellow staff and administration.
Reports major maintenance concerns to Facilities Team Coordinator.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responds to daily emergencies; respond to emergency call back.
Recognizes unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
Available during emergency situations.
Responds to building alarm calls, mechanical failures, etc. upon request.
Manages and implements buildings and grounds programs for property occupied by the Fairfield County Board of DD and as assigned.
Performs plumbing, electrical, custodial, maintenance duties.
Plans, schedules and assigns work.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Communicates effectively with staff, administration, vendors and outside agencies.
Lifts, moves and carries up to 75 lbs frequently.
Prepares and evaluates reports, surveys, applications, plans, budgets, bid specifications and other documents.
Examines, interprets and implements applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, codes, safety requirements, policies and procedures.
Complies with Individual Bill of Rights.
Maintains valid Ohio Drivers’ license, personal vehicle insurance and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
Acts in the best interest of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities.