Facilities Maintenance Technician

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Life insurance

Education Pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of DeSoto is seeking a Facilities Specialist to maintain city buildings and infrastructure under supervision from the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include carpentry, painting, basic HVAC, electrical and plumbing work, and assisting with project planning.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, five years of related experience or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with City policies and MS Office is preferred, with flexible hours including some nights or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related work experience or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform restoration, renovation and maintenance in carpentry, sheetrock, painting, HVAC, minor electrical and plumbing
• Assist in scheduling and conducting preventative maintenance on city facilities
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

Skills

Facilities maintenance planning

Staff management

Communication skills

Contractor coordination

Flexibility (hours)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

Under general supervision from the Facilities Manager, performs specialized maintenance and repairs of city buildings and infrastructure, including basic carpentry, mechanical, safety compliance, painting, and landscaping work and assisting with project planning and execution.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs restoration, renovation, and maintenance work in designated skilled trades to include all aspects of general carpentry, sheetrock, painting, air conditioning, minor electrical and plumbing;
• Assists in scheduling and conducting preventative maintenance on City building equipment
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in planning, developing, and implementing facilities maintenance programs;
• Skill in managing staff;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with contractors and external parties;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance - BCBS

Dental Insurance - BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance - Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option - Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program - Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

• Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

• Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation

Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans - Mass Mutual/Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.