Skilled Trades Journeyman

City of Garland

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Trades Journeyman is responsible for performing troubleshooting and repair efforts on commercial grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems or construction inspections and oversight in all City buildings constructed and/or maintained by Facilities Management. This role involves maintaining and repairing all building systems and components within the City of Garland, including HVAC, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and security systems. Key duties include scheduling and performing preventative maintenance, managing chemical treatments in cooling towers, assisting with the computerized work order system, coordinating maintenance contracts, gathering budget quotes, ensuring compliance with City, State, and County codes, and training other technicians. The position also requires availability for rotating on-call duties and overtime.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Electrical Journeyman License and four (4) years of additional verifiable experience OR HVAC Technician and four (4) years of verifiable experience OR Plumbing Journeyman License and four (4) years of verifiable experience OR Completion of all Level II courses in the training system, a passing score on the exam(s), and four (4) years of verifiable general building maintenance experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Nice To Haves

Texas Class A HVAC, Master Electrical or Master Plumbing License
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat Pro software
Auto CAD software abilities
General knowledge of needed tools and their proper usage
General knowledge of facilities maintenance
Skill to properly operate hand and power tools
Ability to use a computer and software
Ability to perform work without supervision
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other City personnel and customers

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs ALL building systems and components within the City of Garland, including but not limited to: Repair/replace/inspect Commercial HVAC systems
Schedules and performs Preventative Maintenance Program
Maintains roofing systems and components and works with contractors on repairs
Ensure that the preventative maintenance program is completed by use of a computer and/or tablet
Test and maintain chemical treatments in cooling towers and chilled water systems
Assist in compiling data for the computerized work order system
Coordinate maintenance contracts as assigned
Assist in gathering quotes for the annual budget
Attend major design and/or construction meetings
Ensure all work is compliant with City, State, and County codes
Informs Facilities Supervisor if a subcontractor is needed for repairs and/or service and gathers quotes
Checks and maintains generators
Installs/maintains keys, locks, punch code locks, panic hardware (electrical/mechanical), and all other door hardware
Installs/maintains electrical systems, devices, controls, lights, lighting systems, etc.
Maintains card access security system components (readers, panels, etc.)
Installs/maintains plumbing systems, drains, water fountains, commodes, urinals, sinks, faucets
Assists staff in hanging TVs, pictures, art, etc.
Repairs drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, furniture, signage, flagpoles, etc.
General carpentry
Trains and assists other technicians as needed
Available for rotating on-call and work overtime when requested
Performs other duties as assigned