Skilled Trades Journeyman

City of Garland•Facilities Management, TX

About The Position

Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing commercial-grade heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, or conducting construction inspections and oversight, in City buildings constructed and/or maintained by Facilities Management. The role maintains and repairs building systems and components throughout the City of Garland, coordinates maintenance work and contractors, supports capital and budget-related activities, and ensures work complies with applicable City, State, and County codes. The position also trains and assists other technicians and is available for rotating on-call duties and overtime when requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One of the following qualification paths: Electrical Journeyman License and four years of additional verifiable experience; HVAC Technician and four years of verifiable experience; Plumbing Journeyman License and four years of verifiable experience; or completion of all Level II courses in the training system, a passing score on the exam(s), and four years of verifiable general building maintenance experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be accepted.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
General knowledge of needed tools and their proper usage.
General knowledge of facilities maintenance.
Skill in properly operating 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.

Nice To Haves

Texas Class A HVAC, Master Electrical, or Master Plumbing License.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat Pro software.
AutoCAD software abilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair building systems and components throughout the City of Garland.
Repair, replace, and inspect commercial HVAC systems.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance, using a computer and/or tablet to ensure the program is completed.
Maintain roofing systems and components and work with contractors on repairs.
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 complies with City, State, and County codes.
Inform the Facilities Supervisor when a subcontractor is needed for repairs and/or service, and gather quotes.
Check and maintain generators.
Install and maintain keys, locks, punch-code locks, panic hardware, and other door hardware.
Install and maintain electrical systems, devices, controls, lights, and lighting systems.
Maintain card-access security system components, including readers and panels.
Install and maintain plumbing systems, drains, water fountains, commodes, urinals, sinks, and faucets.
Assist staff with hanging TVs, pictures, and art.
Repair drywall, ceiling systems, flooring, furniture, signage, and flagpoles.
Perform general carpentry.
Train and assist other technicians as needed.
Be available for rotating on-call duties and work overtime when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.