H3111 - Facilities Technician Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

The Facilities Technician provides day-to-day support and assistance to facilities staff and serves as a liaison for VDOT staff requesting general assistance that does not require specific trade involvement. The role supports facility preparation, routine facilities tasks, and standardized maintenance activities. Responsibilities include planning and executing auditorium floor plans to meet customer needs; setting up and breaking down conference rooms; moving furniture and equipment; handling tools and supplies; cleaning up after events; and maintaining office directories. The technician responds to work requests, assists with preventive maintenance and electricians, supports mailroom deliveries during peak workloads, escorts contractors and deliveries, and inventories equipment as needed. The role also creates signs, banners, and plaques; maintains auditorium textiles and arranges their cleaning; and assists with replacing light bulbs, lights, fixtures, and wall-mounted items. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift 30 pounds to chest height.
Ability to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks daily.
Ability to use ladders, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and carts.
Knowledge of facilities-related services and office interfaces in a large multi-divisional environment.
Skill in basic computer operations.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Facilities Operations, Maintenance, or a related field.
Skill in building construction as a project inspector, superintendent, or project manager.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute auditorium floor plans for functions according to customer needs.
Set up and break down facilities conference rooms.
Move office and classroom furniture and equipment.
Collect and deliver tools and equipment; pick up and distribute supplies.
Clean and dispose of trash after events.
Perform installations and maintain multiple office directories for accuracy.
Respond to work requests and provide timely assistance while maintaining job priorities.
Assist electricians and with preventive maintenance tasks.
Assist the mailroom with deliveries during peak workloads.
Escort contractors and deliveries, ensuring equipment and property are properly secured.
Inventory equipment as needed.
Create signs, banners, and plaques for various functions.
Maintain auditorium textiles, ensure draperies and tablecloths are maintained and cleaned, and transfer textiles to cleaners so they are ready for use.
Assist with replacement of light bulbs, lights, fixtures, and wall-mounted items.
Perform special duties and other duties as assigned.