Facilities Maintenance Technician (A7)

City of Annapolis (MD); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join their team. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks. You will receive training from experienced staff, ensuring you develop the necessary skills to excel in your role. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to start a career in facilities maintenance. If you are eager to contribute to the upkeep of vital city facilities and work in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in building trades required.
• High school diploma or equivalent training needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various repairs including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Receive on-the-job training from senior maintenance staff.
• Maintain records related to repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Power Tools

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Electrical Repairs

Carpentry

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Building Trades School

Tools

Hand Tools

Woodworking Machinery

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs semi-skilled work as an apprentice carpenter, plumber, and electrician in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and systems, performs limited maintenance engineer work, often in assistance to more highly skilled maintenance staff. Assists with minor repairs to HVAC systems, boilers and related equipment; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Facilities Maintenance Technician is differentiated from the Facilities Maintenance Engineer I and II on the basis of skills, certifications, experience and demonstrated ability to perform specified skills. This class is intended to provide an entry level, on-the-job skills development experience that prepares the incumbent for greater independence and applied knowledge in the field required at the higher levels. The work performed by employees in this series is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for assisting in the efficient and craftsman-like performance related to facilities, building maintenance and HVAC systems in all City facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Receives on-the-job instruction and training from senior members of the Facilities Maintenance staff to perform a variety of progressively more difficult electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs.
2. Attends formal and informal training classes to acquire the skills and knowledge of the trades, including regulations and procedures relative to building and fire codes; and an awareness of safety rules and practices.
3. Makes and repairs bookcases, desks, tables and other office furniture.
4. Assists with repairs to doors and locks.
5. Assists with repairs to window frames and replaces window glass and cords.
6. Repairs light fixtures and replaces light bulbs and ballasts.
7. Assists with repairs to sinks, toilets, urinals, and minor plumbing problems.
8. Assists with minor electrical repairs.
9. Moves and relocates office furnishings.
10. Operates woodworking machinery under supervision.
11. Assists with drywall repair and installation, painting, and related building trades work.
12. Assists with removal and construction of partitions, cuts doorways and hangs doors.
13. Assists with minor boiler and air conditioning repairs.
14. Assists with repairs and monitoring of HVAC equipment system controls as needed.
15. Maintains accurate records related to maintenance and repairs.
16. Assists in routine and preventive maintenance of City-owned equipment or facilities in compliance with all regulations and manufacturers’ recommendations.
17. Enters work tickets into computerized tracking system to identify status and completion of assigned work.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some skill in the proper use, maintenance and safety of power tools such as drills, saws and hand tools; ability to work with computer systems and routine office equipment and software; some knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology and accident prevention precautions of the carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to estimate time and materials needed for tasks and projects; ability to operate common woodworking machinery; ability to use hand tools related to plumbing and electrical repairs; basic computer skills required; strong customer service skills; and the ability to develop effective working relationships.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience in the building trades to demonstrate mechanical ability and completion of a standard high school or a certified building trades school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Physical ability: strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver heavy objects such as heavy tools and equipment, to climb into and operate trucks; ability to withstand working outside in all bad weather conditions; ability to work from a ladder, scaffolding, or lift or in a confined space. Visual ability: sufficient to perform finished carpenter, cabinetmaker skilled tasks, to observe unsafe conditions of buildings, to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc. Ability to read gauges, instruments, etc. Hearing ability: sufficient to understand radio transmissions, conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone. Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person, over a telephone and over a radio. Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described.