Technician, Facilities Service III

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Service Technician III under minimal supervision of the Area Maintenance Manager, performs advanced-level work in the installation, maintenance, and service of building operating systems; including, but not limited to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and structural systems. Work is typically complex in nature and required creative solutions.

Requirements

Associate degree required
4 years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a defined craft required
Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the operations and maintenance of facility systems required
Valid Texas Driver License
Facilities Management Software
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Software
Knowledge of contractual agreements
Analyze complex information
Strong customer service skills
Excellent math skills
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
Supply employee owned tools commonly required to complete daily maintenance responsibilities and duties
Able to work on project work with minimal supervision
Able to read and write English, distinguish between colors, and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
Able to organize data in a clear and logical manner for reporting purposes
Basic knowledge of construction processes and techniques
Able to read and interpret plans, shop drawings and specifications
Able to lift 80 pounds in the work environment and carry it 50 yards
Able and willing to work in extreme temperature and other weather conditions when working outdoors
Able and willing to work an on-call rotation
Able and willing to travel to various campuses and offsite locations on a regular basis
Able to work under pressure; may have to work outside normal business hours (i.e. varying shifts, weekends and holidays) as needed

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) tasks preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to Facility Service Work Orders/Requests received from building occupants; including, but not limited to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and structural systems service calls.
Complete complex repairs and in-depth preventive maintenance in a primary area of facilities operations and maintenance as well as other facility maintenance services as assigned.
Interpret compliance requirements and ensure standardization of work.
Identify opportunities for process/system improvements and implements them as they are approved.
Take and log readings from critical equipment and take appropriate corrective action before system outage occurs.
Interpret blueprints and schematic drawings or oral/written instructions to assure accurate completion of work.
Troubleshoot fire/life/safety, security and other building infrastructure systems and take corrective action as needed.
Utilize tools and equipment which are sophisticated in nature and maintain tools in calibrated/adjusted state; while keeping work areas clean and orderly.
Use required personal protective equipment while completing all work requests.
Observe and comply with all safety policies.
Complete all required paperwork timely and accurately.
Serve as primary technical resource in area of expertise.
Collaborate with team members and completes all facility team-based goals.
Serve as team lead of the Facilities Service Technician personnel as directed.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.