Facilities Technician I/II

DescriptionSummaryAn employee in this position performs a variety of building, facility, and equipment maintenance and repair activities focusing on mechanical maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. An employee performs tasks at a variety of buildings and surrounding grounds and may involve serving as part of a two-person team. Work is performed with significant independent initiative and basic knowledge of trade practices and skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain and repair various equipment such as automated and hydraulic gates, bag belt systems, fire protection systems, and roll-up doorsDrive and operate a variety of vehicles/equipment, including bucket trucks, dump trucks, pickup trucks, skid steers, and snow equipmentOperate power tools and basic trade toolsIdentify specifics for parts and materials needed to complete tasks and coordinate with inventory control technicianMaintain and clean industrial spaces (pressure washing, painting, debris clean-up)Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipmentParticipate in snow removal operations and respond to after-hours emergencies involving various maintenance needsMake repairs and maintain plumbing systemsComplete basic electrical repairsOther duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExperience with the methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned tradesBasic electrical troubleshooting skillsConsiderable knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to operate large equipmentMaintain availability to be on call on a rotating scheduleAbility to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situationsAbility to operate motorized equipment of various types and sizesAbility to operate a two-way radio, computer terminal, and telephoneAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to exercise independent initiativeAbility to communicate courteously with the public, coworkers, and supervisors Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of HVAC and related systems such as boilers, valves, and pumpsHVAC, electrical, or similar certification in the maintenance or mechanical fields Minimum RequirementsHigh school or equivalent, associate's degree, or trade education, and 0-1 year of relevant requiredFinal candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examinationHold and maintain valid U.S. driver's license with 3 years of verifiable driving history Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsThis position requires grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motionsEssential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of timeLight to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasksAdequate vision, hearing, range of motion, and speech requiredAbility to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strainAbility to operate outdoors in all seasons and occasionally extreme temperaturesAbility to work at heights sometimes exceeding 40 feetAbility to lift 40 lbsConditions of EmploymentThe Authority's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the Authority. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to reference checks, social security verification, criminal conviction record check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must follow all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.