Building Maintenance Technician II or III

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, VA is seeking Building Maintenance Technician II/III to perform repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades. You will monitor life safety equipment, coordinate with licensed contractors, and ensure safe operations of building systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and several years in industrial or commercial maintenance, with Virginia licenses as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five+ years in industrial or commercial maintenance preferred.
• Certification/licensing as required by Virginia for facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building trades.
• Monitor life safety equipment and report issues.
• Coordinate with licensed contractors and monitor work quality.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in building-related field

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Power tools

Job description

This posting is for the fulfillment of a Building Maintenance Technician II or a Building Maintenance Technician III position. The position will be filled as either a Building Maintenance Technician II or III contingent on the selected candidates' work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

Building Maintenance Technician II General Statement of Duties:

Performs repairs, installations, preventive maintenance and related work in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other building trades. Responsible for the daily operation, general maintenance and preventive maintenance of all building systems. Provides direction to and monitors work performed by contractors as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Building Maintenance Technician III General Statement of Duties:

Performs difficult and technical repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, and related work in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other building trades. Responsible for the daily operation, general maintenance, and preventive maintenance of all building systems. Provides direction to and monitors work performed by contractors as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Building Maintenance Technician II:

• Monitors the condition of life safety equipment and performs tests and inspections as directed by Facility Manager.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors for the same related to skilled commercial plumbing systems.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors for the same related to wiring, motors, transformers, generators, lighting, appliances, circuits, and other electrical system equipment and components.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors related to heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, controls, distribution, and other mechanical related systems.
• Performs general maintenance work related but not limited to: flooring, roofs, gutters, downspouts, furniture, light carpentry, walls, ceilings, concrete, locks, windows, trim, doors, and paint.
• Monitors building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and building automation systems. Report trends, anomalies, or issues to maintenance supervisor.
• Purchases and/or receives quotes as directed for maintenance materials and supplies, and performs associated paperwork.
• Performs and directs all work to be completed in a safe manner.
• Provides prompt, polite, customer service to all building occupants and County personnel.
• Subject to rotating and emergency event twenty-four (24) hour on-call assignment and ability to respond to emergency calls within thirty (30) minutes when on assigned stand-by status.
• Works occasional varied shifts or overtime as assigned to perform maintenance functions.
• Monitors County Facilities for unsafe conditions.
• Create, receive, and close work orders via electronic work order system.

Building Maintenance Technician III:

• Assists Facilities Supervisor and Manager with facilities projects under $20,000 by participating in designing the scope, obtaining quotes, completing internal approval forms, and serving as an on-site representative between the contractor and stakeholders.
• Completes Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan inspections and submits paperwork to Facilities Supervisor and Manager.
• Coordinates inspections required for underground storage tanks (UST) and generators.
• Monitors the condition of life safety equipment and performs tests and inspections as directed by Facilities Manager.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors in work related to skilled commercial plumbing systems.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors in work related to wiring, motors, transformers, generators, lighting, appliances, circuits, and other electrical system equipment and components.
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and/or directs licensed contractors in work related to heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, controls, distribution, and other mechanical related systems.
• Performs general maintenance work, including but not limited to: flooring, roofs, gutters, downspouts, furniture, light carpentry, walls, ceilings, concrete, locks, windows, trim, doors, and paint.
• Monitors building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and building automation systems. Reports trends, anomalies, or issues to Facilities Supervisor.
• Purchases materials and supplies and/or obtains quotes as directed, and completes associated paperwork.
• Performs and directs all work to be completed in a safe manner.
• Provides prompt, polite customer service to all building occupants and County personnel.
• Is subject to rotating and emergency event twenty-four-hour on-call assignment and must be able to respond to emergency calls within thirty minutes when on assigned stand-by status.
• Works occasional varied shifts or overtime as assigned to perform maintenance functions.
• Monitors County facilities for unsafe conditions.
• Creates, receives, completes, and codes work orders assigned via electronic work order system.

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in a building-related or trade field.

Experience:

• Required: Five or more years experience in the industrial or commercial maintenance field.

Certifications/Licenses Building Maintenance Technician II:

• Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.
• Required: Master Tradesman current license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and demonstrated combination of experience and education which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Or, at least two of the following: One year completion certificate from accredited trade or technical school diploma in electricity, HVAC, or a related building field; Journeyman level tradesman current license issued by the State; Apprentice Completion certificate in a relevant building trade; EPA Refrigeration Certificate; Associates degree in a related building or trade field; Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the State.

Certifications/Licenses Building Maintenance Technician III:

• Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record.
• Required: Tradesman license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and EPA Universal Certification, or five years of facilities-related experience at Roanoke County, EPA Universal Certification, UST Operator A certification, and one item from the preferred list below. Preferred: One-year completion certificate from an accredited trade or technical school; Industry Standard Certification (CMRT, NICET, NATE, etc.); or an apprentice completion certificate in a relevant building trade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, building automation systems, controls, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings. Thorough knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanical, and electrical trades. Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures, and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance. Knowledge of personal computers and operational systems for Building automation. Ability to utilize computers and applications related to facilities management functions. Ability to safely handle and use common hand and power tools used in building and equipment maintenance. Ability to interface well with other technical staff, as well as interacting with vendors, contract personnel, and suppliers. Ability to adapt to change where daily activities often shift due to customer needs, building emergencies, or requests from management. Ability to efficiently organize work and complete assigned projects with a minimum of supervision. Ability to understand and follow instructions regarding safety practices including the use of equipment and material supplied by the County. Ability to follow oral instructions and read and follow written instructions. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Requirements:

• Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination.
• Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.