Facilities Maintenance Technician III

Description

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician III performs advanced skilled trades work involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, remodeling, construction, and improvement of City-owned buildings, facilities, infrastructure, and associated equipment. This position applies extensive technical knowledge across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, welding, and mechanical systems, to ensure City facilities remain safe, functional, and operationally efficient. Working under the direction of the City Facilities Coordinator, the position independently evaluates facility needs, troubleshoots complex problems, and plans and executes assigned maintenance and improvement projects. The position also performs preventative maintenance, responds to urgent and emergency facility needs, and coordinates with contractors, vendors, and other City departments to support the effective operation and preservation of City facilities.

Pay Range: $26.70 to $35.60 per hour depending on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• •Complies with all City policies and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements related to the performance of assigned duties.
• •Demonstrates a respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to work and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, external partners, and the public.
• •Performs advanced skilled trades work involving the maintenance, repair, renovation, remodeling, construction, modification, and improvement of City-owned buildings, facilities, infrastructure, and associated equipment.
• •Inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs building systems and components, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, doors, windows, flooring, ceilings, walls, and related infrastructure.
• •Performs skilled carpentry and construction work, including framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, flooring installation, cabinetry, trim work, and other interior and exterior building improvements.
• •Performs concrete and masonry work, including the construction, repair, and modification of concrete surfaces, brick, block, mortar, and related structural and nonstructural building components.
• •Performs welding, metal fabrication, piping installation and repair, and other specialized trades work using appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and established safety procedures.
• •Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs irrigation systems, garage doors, fixtures, mechanical components, and other facility-related equipment.
• •Plans and executes assigned facility renovation, remodeling, and improvement projects, including evaluating existing conditions, determining materials and equipment requirements, interpreting construction drawings, performing measurements and layouts, and completing assigned work according to established specifications and standards.
• •Conducts routine and specialized inspections of City facilities, building systems, and equipment to identify maintenance deficiencies, operational concerns, safety hazards, and opportunities for facility improvements.
• •Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on building systems, mechanical equipment, and facility infrastructure to reduce equipment failures, extend service life, and maintain safe and reliable operations.
• •Responds to routine, urgent, and emergency facility maintenance requests, including plumbing leaks, electrical failures, HVAC malfunctions, equipment failures, and other conditions that may affect facility operations or occupant safety.
• •Operates and maintains hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, construction equipment, heavy equipment, and other machinery necessary to perform assigned maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• •Coordinates assigned work with contractors, vendors, inspectors, and other City departments to support facility maintenance, construction, renovation, and improvement projects.
• •Evaluates facility maintenance and improvement needs, identifies practical solutions, and recommends appropriate materials, equipment, repair methods, and operational improvements to the City Facilities Coordinator.
• •Maintains accurate records of facility inspections, work orders, repairs, preventative maintenance activities, materials used, equipment servicing, and completed projects.
• •Assists in developing and improving facility maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, equipment standards, and safe work practices.
• •Prioritizes and completes assigned work independently, exercising sound technical judgment while coordinating schedules, project requirements, and operational needs with the City Facilities Coordinator.
• •Identifies unsafe conditions, implements appropriate corrective measures within the scope of assigned responsibilities, and reports hazards or deficiencies requiring additional resources, specialized expertise, or management authorization.
• •Performs assigned work in accordance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, manufacturer specifications, and established construction and maintenance standards, obtaining required authorization and utilizing appropriately licensed or certified personnel when necessary.
• •Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas, properly stores and maintains tools and equipment, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures.
• •Participates in assigned standby coverage, after-hours work, emergency response, and other operational activities necessary to maintain the safety and functionality of City facilities.
• •Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisor Duties

This position has no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Work Environment

The Facilities Maintenance Technician III performs work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including City-owned buildings, offices, mechanical rooms, maintenance facilities, construction and renovation sites, rooftops, and other municipal properties. Work involves frequent exposure to noise, dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, moving machinery, and other hazards associated with construction, maintenance, and skilled trades activities. The position may require working in confined spaces, at elevated heights, on ladders or scaffolding, and in areas with limited accessibility, lighting, or ventilation. Outdoor assignments may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and ice. Duties require regular physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tools, equipment, and construction materials. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, standby coverage, and emergency call-outs. The employee must consistently follow established safety procedures, utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain awareness of potential hazards to protect themselves, coworkers, building occupants, and the public.

Requirements

Qualifications

• •High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent is REQUIRED.
• •Completion of an accredited vocational, technical, or apprenticeship program in building maintenance, construction trades, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or a closely related field is highly valued.
• •Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building construction, renovation, remodeling, or related skilled trades work is REQUIRED.
• •Experience must demonstrate proficiency in multiple building trades, the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues, and the ability to plan