Facilities Maintenance Technician

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:   

Responsible for the maintenance of City facilities. routinely coordinates with City Officials, Department Heads and employees of the City’s departments and offices.  Monitors third party contractors to ensure agreements are being carried out with regard to repairs, equipment installation and upgrading, and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Handles, coordinates and schedules light to heavy building maintenance duties including preventive maintenance.

• Working knowledge of  electrical and plumbing repairs and codes, and HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance that does not require certification or licensure as required by code.
• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment, including but not limited to air, heating, plumbing, electrical, security and other mechanical equipment.  Repairs problems in fans, motors, compressors, appliances, switches, fuses and circuits. Replaces light bulbs and ballasts in lights.
• Ensures that sufficient building maintenance is performed so that municipal buildings and associated equipment do not deteriorate.
• Plans and maintains adequate stock of parts required for routine maintenance. Maintains adequate records pertaining to maintenance, equipment servicing, project tracking and work order scheduling.
• Able to perform drywall, painting, trim, tile and carpet cleaning, repair and installation, and other building repairs as needed.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment using both hand and power tools.  Tools may include hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments and electrical testing devices.
• Inspects motors, drives and belts; checks fluid levels; replaces filters; cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears. 
• Adjusts computerized controls by following detailed instruction sheets.
• Prepares and justifies maintenance budgets and routinely stays with those limits.
• Learns municipal purchasing and contracting requirements and ensures that all maintenance purchases and contracts are in compliance.
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and written, conditions of buildings, equipment, needed repairs, etc.

• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.

• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Manager. 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:  High School Diploma or equivalent two years experience with performing complex building maintenance and construction. 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of physical building maintenance and repair; knowledge of the materials, methods and tools involved in the construction and repair of building equipment including HVAC, electrical and plumbing components.  Must have ability to keep accurate records and properly account for parts and supply inventories.  Have ability to communicate clearly and effectively with City personnel, custodial help and contractors.  Able to obtain, understand and communicate vendors quotes regarding services, prices and quantities. Able to prioritize projects and maintain flexibility.

Physical Requirements:  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.  On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.  Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.     Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license is required. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:    Work in this classification is primarily indoors in an office environment.  Will travel to other City locations as required. 

Notice:  This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws.  As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.  Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.  Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.