FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (DOQ)

Position Title

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (DOQ)

Position Number

129002

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

$16.45 - $29.00, Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary

Under supervision, this position performs a variety of routine and physically demanding facility maintenance tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of building systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Assists staff with basic cleaning and upkeep of equipment and facilities, including filter and belt replacements and general equipment maintenance.

Supports general building maintenance tasks such as trash removal, lightbulb replacement, and other custodial duties.

Paints structures and equipment as required. Assist in the set up and tear down of furniture, tables, chairs, and other office and conference room equipment as needed.

Operates light equipment and trucks including hand tools, powered tools, landscaping equipment, janitorial tools, and minor test equipment.

Works shift schedule and call-out duty as needed (including nights, weekends, and holidays) and participates in emergency response efforts.

Completes other job duties as assigned.

Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to the duties listed above)

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of a variety of equipment and facilities; greases and makes minor repairs on HVAC equipment and replaces filters, belts, motors, coils, and capacitors as part of the preventative maintenance program.

Assists in maintenance of HVAC and heating systems, building automation system, plumbing, lighting, landscape irrigation, fire alarm, fire protection systems, and other electrical work as required. Reports conditions to supervisors and acts accordingly to correct any problems.

Participates in maintenance and cleaning of buildings such as repairing or replacing leaky faucets, replacing lightbulbs, removing trash on the grounds surrounding the building area, sweeping exterior entry sidewalks, etc. Responds to cleanups and spills and may assist with custodial tasks such as cleaning and clearing clogged urinals, toilets, sewers or drains.

Senior Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to the duties listed above)

Completes preventative maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC systems, plumbing, lighting, and fire protection systems.

Serves as primary contact for 24-hour response needs and supervise team readiness for emergency protocols.

Lead Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to all duties listed above)

Oversees and coordinates maintenance activities across systems including HVAC, automation, and electrical infrastructure.

Leads setup and teardown operations for office and conference spaces; manage painting and structural upkeep.

Assists supervisors in preparing and distributing daily work assignments to staff, ensuring coverage for all operational areas and adjusting schedules as needed to meet service demands or project timelines.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Facility Maintenance Technician

May provide training, technical support, and guidance to less experienced departmental staff.

Lead Facility Maintenance Technician

Provides leadership and direction to less experienced staff. May assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine painting and carpentry.

Some knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:

Skill in courteously dealing with the public and employees, in person, writing, on the radio and by telephone.

Skill in understanding and following oral and/or written instructions in English.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions i.e., bending, squatting, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, twisting, and climbing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations through frequent contact with internal and external customers.

Ability to learn how to use an electronic work order management system (Cityworks, Azteca), Building Automation System (BAS), and Microsoft office programs.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Education & Experience Requirements

All: High School Diploma or GED required. A postsecondary certificate or an associate’s degree in Facility Maintenance Technology, Industrial Technology, HVAC, or a related field is preferred and may substitute for some of the experience requirements below.

Facility Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Requires six (6) months’ experience in general labor work.

Facility Maintenance Technician

Requires one (1) year of related experience.

Senior Facility Maintenance Technician

Requires three (3) years of related experience.

Lead Facility Maintenance Technician

Requires five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

All: Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

An Apprentice Plumber License (Texas) or an Apprentice Electrician License (Texas) is preferred.

Required to obtain a HVAC EPA Universal License within one (1) year of appointment.

Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to the requirements listed above)

Requires an EPA Section 608 Technician Universal Certification.

Senior Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to the requirements listed above)

Requires a CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician) Certification.

Lead Facility Maintenance Technician (in addition to all requirements listed above)

Requires a Facilities Maintenance Technician Certification or equivalent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions. Some maintenance areas are treacherous and include rocks, holes, and mud that require difficult climbing and maneuvering over, under and around various obstacles. Ability to move equipment and material that could weigh up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Ability to go up and down by ladder and work in elevated spaces. May be required to work in confined spaces.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

- Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and

- Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S645P

Open Until Filled

No

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