BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County is seeking a maintenance technician in the Real Estate and Asset Management Department to perform building maintenance across multiple locations. A high school diploma or GED plus HVAC, plumbing, or electrical training is required, with at least three years of related experience and a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs of HVAC and plumbing, tile and painting work, and monitoring system controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in custodial or building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing or electrical, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on buildings and systems, repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and plumbing fixtures; replaces floor and ceiling tiles, defective parts, fluorescent bulbs, and filters; collects lint from dryers; paints walls, doors, and ceilings; and performs other minor repairs.
• Identifies and requests supplies needed for tasks, such as air filters, controls, and gas valves.
• Inspects buildings to ensure that they are clean and debris-free, and maintenance repairs are completed.
• Monitors temperature of chilled water and computerized controls to ensure a comfortable work environment and makes adjustments as needed.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment replacement.
• Assists other technicians or contractors that may be needed to perform more experienced and/or specific tasks.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

SALARY: $38,060 - NON-NEGOTIABLE

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in custodial or building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing or electrical, or a related field; Supplemented by three years of experience in HVAC, plumbing or electrical, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform operational building maintenance activities in multiple locations around Fulton County in a variety of disciplines.

Essential Functions

Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on buildings and systems, repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and plumbing fixtures; replaces floor and ceiling tiles, defective parts, fluorescent bulbs, and filters; collects lint from dryers; paints walls, doors, and ceilings; and performs other minor repairs. Identifies and requests supplies needed for tasks, such as air filters, controls, and gas valves. Inspects buildings to ensure that they are clean and debris-free, and maintenance repairs are completed. Monitors temperature of chilled water and computerized controls to ensure a comfortable work environment and makes adjustments as needed. Makes recommendations regarding equipment replacement.

Additional Functions

Assists other technicians or contractors that may be needed to perform more experienced and/or specific tasks. Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

• Leadership Under Pressure – Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and effectively address maintenance issues, equipment failures, and other time-sensitive situations.
• Incident Command & Operational Management – Experience coordinating maintenance activities, managing work assignments, following established procedures, and ensuring facilities and equipment remain operational.
• Emergency Response & Crisis Management – Ability to respond quickly to facility emergencies, equipment malfunctions, utility issues, and other unexpected conditions while following appropriate procedures.
• Team Leadership & Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and other personnel while coordinating work and resolving maintenance concerns.
• Safety & Risk Management – Strong understanding of safety procedures, hazard identification, preventive measures, and proper use of tools and equipment to protect people, property, and facilities.
• Technical & Tactical Proficiency – Hands‑on experience operating, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment, systems, tools, and facilities in accordance with established standards.
• Strategic Planning & Resource Coordination – Ability to prioritize work orders, conduct preventive maintenance, manage tools and materials, coordinate resources, and complete maintenance projects efficiently and accurately.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well- established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi‑routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre‑defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.